WASHINGTON EL
WASHINGTON 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 293 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 2nd 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 21 teachers, WASHINGTON EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.
WASHINGTON ELementary School, located at 1300 Freeman Avenue in Port Arthur, Texas, is a public elementary school serving the local community as part of the Port Arthur Independent School District (PAISD). The school is committed to providing a foundational education for young students, focusing on academic development, social-emotional growth, and preparing children for their future educational transitions within the district.
As part of the Port Arthur ISD network, the school benefits from the district's broader mission to provide equitable and high-quality learning opportunities for all students. WASHINGTON ELementary serves as a vital resource for families in the area, offering a structured environment where students engage in core curriculum subjects while participating in school-wide programs aimed at fostering community and academic success. For those interested in current events, student resources, or administrative updates, further information can be found on their official website at [www.paisd.org](http://www.paisd.org).
For more information, contact WASHINGTON EL at (409) 984-8600 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
PORT ARTHUR, TX 77640
(409) 984-8600
http://www.paisd.org
WASHINGTON EL is a public Title I school in PORT ARTHUR, TX with about 293 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- PORT ARTHUR ISD
- Total Students:
- 293
- Teachers:
- 21.04
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 293 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending WASHINGTON EL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 72% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 72.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 23.9%
- White
- 2.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.7%
- Female
- 44.4%
- Male
- 55.6%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.