How do these schools compare?
| Metric | DEQUEEN EL | JEFFERSON MIDDLE |
|---|---|---|
| Location | PORT ARTHUR, TX | PORT ARTHUR, TX |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | middle |
| Enrollment | 232 | 857 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 9.2:1 | 13.3:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 81.9% | 89.4% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | DEQUEEN EL | JEFFERSON MIDDLE |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $16,495 | $16,495 |
| District | PORT ARTHUR ISD | PORT ARTHUR ISD |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | DEQUEEN EL | JEFFERSON MIDDLE |
|---|---|---|
| White | 0.0% | 2.0% |
| African American | 65.5% | 28.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31.9% | 63.8% |
| Asian | 0.4% | 2.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.9% | 2.9% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 1.3% | 0.5% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | DEQUEEN EL | JEFFERSON MIDDLE |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 232:1 | 428.5:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 33.2% | 35.6% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 10 | 50 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.