TAFT EL

414 Students

Elementary School K - 3rd

School Overview

Taft Elementary School, located at 2500 Taft Ave in Port Arthur, Texas, is a public school serving students in the Port Arthur Independent School District (PAISD). As part of a district dedicated to providing foundational education in a diverse urban setting, the school focuses on developing core academic skills in literacy, mathematics, and science. The campus environment is structured to support elementary-aged children by fostering a sense of community and providing the essential tools necessary for long-term academic success.

Beyond core academics, Taft Elementary emphasizes a supportive learning atmosphere designed to meet the unique needs of the Port Arthur community. The school works to integrate extracurricular initiatives and parental involvement to help students transition effectively into middle school. By leveraging district-wide resources and local community support, the faculty at Taft Elementary aims to cultivate an inclusive environment that encourages student engagement, character development, and foundational growth.

414

Total Students

27.1

Full-Time Teachers

15.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for TAFT EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	209
Hispanic	142
Black	20
Asian	12
Two or More	29
American Indian	2

White
209 (50.5 %)
Hispanic
142 (34.3 %)
Two or More
29 (7.0 %)
Black
20 (4.8 %)
Asian
12 (2.9 %)
American Indian
2 (0.5 %)

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 NECHES-GROVES ISD
Phone:	(409)962-2262
Grade Range:	K - 3rd
Total Students:	414
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.3
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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

Kindergarten 103

Grade 1 107

Grade 2 100

Grade 3 104