TEKOA ACADEMY OF ACCELERATED STUDIES

TEKOA ACADEMY OF ACCELERATED STUDIES STEM SCHOOL

WWW.tekoacharterschool.org

Charter School 179 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Tekoa Academy of Accelerated Studies, located in Port Arthur, Texas, is a public charter school dedicated to providing a rigorous, college-preparatory education. Serving students in the local community, the academy emphasizes academic excellence through an accelerated curriculum designed to challenge learners and prepare them for higher education and future career paths. The school fosters a structured and supportive learning environment that focuses on individual student growth, aiming to bridge achievement gaps and empower students to reach their full academic potential.

Beyond its academic focus, Tekoa Academy is committed to cultivating a holistic educational experience that addresses the social and emotional development of its student body. By integrating innovative teaching methods and maintaining high expectations, the school strives to instill a sense of discipline, responsibility, and community pride in its students. As a charter institution, it offers families in Port Arthur a specialized educational alternative that prioritizes personalized instruction and a mission-driven approach to student success.

179

Total Students

15.8

Full-Time Teachers

11.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

125.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for TEKOA ACADEMY OF ACCELERATED STUDIES
Demographic	Student Count
White	5
Hispanic	10
Black	161
Asian	2
Two or More	1

Black
161 (89.9 %)
Hispanic
10 (5.6 %)
White
5 (2.8 %)
Asian
2 (1.1 %)
Two or More
1 (0.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	TEKOA ACADEMY OF ACCELERATED STUDIES STEM SCHOOL
Phone:	(409)982-5400
Website:	http://WWW.tekoacharterschool.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	179
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	208
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 60

Kindergarten 28

Grade 1 25

Grade 2 28

Grade 3 14

Grade 4 10

Grade 5 14