DOWLING EL

DOWLING EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the PORT ARTHUR ISD school district, located in PORT ARTHUR, TX with about 406 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 26 teachers, DOWLING EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

DOWLING ELementary School, located in Port Arthur, Texas, is a public school operating under the Port Arthur Independent School District (PAISD). Situated on Pat Avenue, the school serves the local community by providing foundational education to elementary-aged students. As part of a district committed to academic growth, Dowling focuses on cultivating a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core literacy, numeracy, and character development to prepare its students for success in later grade levels.

The school functions as a community hub within Port Arthur, reflecting the district's broader mission to provide equitable access to quality instruction for a diverse student body. By utilizing the resources of the PAISD, DOWLING ELementary works to integrate modern educational practices with traditional classroom instruction. For families or interested stakeholders, the school maintains an official web presence through the district site, which serves as a primary portal for accessing academic calendars, school policies, and updates on campus activities.

For more information, contact DOWLING EL at (409) 984-4960 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.