- Enrollment
- 2,140
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Port Arthur, TX
Dequeen El
Federal NCES profile for Dequeen El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 483540003999
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dequeen El earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Texas schools.
- #3 of 20
- public schools in Port Arthur · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11:1
- small classes for Texas
- 81.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Dequeen El has class sizes smaller than 85% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dequeen El ranks #3 of 20 public schools in Port Arthur, TX.
School address
District: Port Arthur Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483540003999 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+27 students YoY
Dequeen El grew from 193 students in 2022-23 to 220 in 2023-24 (+14.0%).
Teacher FTE added 21.6 → 23.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+27 students YoY 483540003999 · Port Arthur, TX Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
232 enr · 11:1 · 81.9% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Memorial H S (2,140 students)
Dequeen El grew from 193 students in 2022-23 to 220 in 2023-24 (+14.0%). Teacher FTE added 21.6 → 23.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Dequeen El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Memorial H S
Memorial H S
2,140 students
- Jefferson Midd
Jefferson Middle
857 students
- Houston El 689
Houston El
689 students
- Tyrrell El 670
Tyrrell El
670 students
- Staff Sergeant 644
Staff Sergeant Lucian Adams El
644 students
- This school 232
Dequeen El
232 students
What this shows Dequeen El reports 232 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dequeen El compares
Dequeen El is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11:1 | ▼ 25% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.9% | ▲ 32% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 232 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11:1
Leaner classes than 83% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
232
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 15% in Texas - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
33.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,737
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 232 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 65.5%
Hispanic or Latino 31.9%
Two or More 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 65.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.9, Dequeen El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Port Arthur Isd reports $14,737 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dequeen El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Houston El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tyrrell El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Staff Sergeant Lucian Adams El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dequeen El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 857
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 689
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 670
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 644
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~232 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dequeen El
How many students attend Dequeen El?
Dequeen El has 232 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Port Arthur, TX. CCD year-over-year: 193 (2022-23) → 220 (2023-24), up 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dequeen El?
The student-teacher ratio at Dequeen El is 11:1, which is 25% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 30% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dequeen El?
81.9% of students at Dequeen El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dequeen El?
The largest demographic group at Dequeen El is African American at 65.5% of enrollment, in Port Arthur, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dequeen El?
Dequeen El has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Dequeen El rank among public schools in Port Arthur?
By Resource Investment Index, Dequeen El ranks #3 of 20 public schools in Port Arthur, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Port Arthur on the city page.
What other schools are in Port Arthur Isd?
Besides Dequeen El, Port Arthur Isd also operates Memorial H S (2,140 students), Jefferson Middle (857 students), and Houston El (689 students). See the Port Arthur Isd district page for the complete list.