- Enrollment
- 2,140
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Port Arthur, TX
Lakeview El
Federal NCES profile for Lakeview El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483540004007
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lakeview El earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #4 of 11
- schools in Port Arthur · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 89.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Lakeview El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lakeview El ranks #4 of 11 schools in Port Arthur, TX.
School address
District: Port Arthur Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483540004007 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-38 students YoY
Lakeview El shrank from 616 students in 2022-23 to 578 in 2023-24 (-6.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 39.0 → 38.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-38 students YoY 483540004007 · Port Arthur, TX Other · MID · TRAD
535 enr · 14.1:1 · 89.4% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Memorial H S (2,140 students)
Lakeview El shrank from 616 students in 2022-23 to 578 in 2023-24 (-6.2%). Teacher FTE lost 39.0 → 38.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Lakeview 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 535
Lakeview El
535 students
What this shows Lakeview El reports 535 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lakeview El compares
Lakeview El is a shrinking 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 | 14.1:1 | ▼ 4% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.4% | ▲ 44% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 535 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
535
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
89.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 49% in Texas - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.7%
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 535 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 74.6%
African American 15.3%
Asian 5.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.2%
White 1.5%
Two or More 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 74.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.6, Lakeview El is less 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 Lakeview El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Houston El | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tyrrell El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Staff Sergeant Lucian Adams El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lakeview 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 other 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 (~535 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lakeview El
How many students attend Lakeview El?
Lakeview El has 535 students enrolled. It is a public school in Port Arthur, TX. CCD year-over-year: 616 (2022-23) → 578 (2023-24), down 38.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakeview El?
The student-teacher ratio at Lakeview El is 14.1:1, which is 4% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 10% 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 Lakeview El?
89.4% of students at Lakeview El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lakeview El?
The largest demographic group at Lakeview El is Hispanic or Latino at 74.6% of enrollment, in Port Arthur, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lakeview El?
Lakeview El has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical 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 Lakeview El rank among schools in Port Arthur?
By Resource Investment Index, Lakeview El ranks #4 of 11 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 schools in Port Arthur on the city page.
What other schools are in Port Arthur Isd?
Besides Lakeview 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.