WASHINGTON EL

www.paisd.org

259 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

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).

259

Total Students

21.1

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

77.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WASHINGTON EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	4
Hispanic	59
Black	183
Asian	3
Two or More	8
American Indian	2

Black
183 (70.7 %)
Hispanic
59 (22.8 %)
Two or More
8 (3.1 %)
White
4 (1.5 %)
Asian
3 (1.2 %)
American Indian
2 (0.8 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	PORT ARTHUR ISD
Phone:	(409)984-8600
Website:	http://www.paisd.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	259
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	200
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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 32

Kindergarten 71

Grade 1 71

Grade 2 85