- Enrollment
- 2,140
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Port Arthur, TX
Staff Sergeant Lucian Adams El
Federal NCES profile for Staff Sergeant Lucian Adams El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483540012209
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Staff Sergeant Lucian Adams El earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Texas schools.
- #11 of 11
- schools in Port Arthur · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.9:1
- large classes for Texas
- 83.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Staff Sergeant Lucian Adams El has class sizes larger than 86% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Staff Sergeant Lucian Adams El ranks #11 of 11 schools in Port Arthur, TX.
School address
District: Port Arthur Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483540012209 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+28 students YoY
Staff Sergeant Lucian Adams El held near 628 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+28 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 36.9 → 39.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+28 students YoY 483540012209 · Port Arthur, TX Other · MID · TRAD
644 enr · 17.9:1 · 83.0% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Memorial H S (2,140 students)
Staff Sergeant Lucian Adams El held near 628 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+28 headcount). Teacher FTE added 36.9 → 39.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Staff Sergeant Lucian Adams 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
- This school 644
Staff Sergeant Lucian Adams El
644 students
- Lincoln Middle 619
Lincoln Middle
619 students
What this shows Staff Sergeant Lucian Adams El reports 644 students on the CCD universe file.
How Staff Sergeant Lucian Adams El compares
Staff Sergeant Lucian Adams El held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.9:1 | ▲ 22% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.0% | ▲ 34% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 644 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
644
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
83.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 86% in Texas - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
36.8%
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 644 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
33
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 60.4%
Hispanic or Latino 30.4%
White 3.4%
Two or More 3.3%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Largest group: African American at 60.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.0, Staff Sergeant Lucian Adams 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 Staff Sergeant Lucian Adams El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Houston El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tyrrell El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Staff Sergeant Lucian Adams 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
- 619
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~644 students)
Frequently asked questions about Staff Sergeant Lucian Adams El
How many students attend Staff Sergeant Lucian Adams El?
Staff Sergeant Lucian Adams El has 644 students enrolled. It is a public school in Port Arthur, TX. CCD year-over-year: 600 (2022-23) → 628 (2023-24), nearly flat (+28).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Staff Sergeant Lucian Adams El?
The student-teacher ratio at Staff Sergeant Lucian Adams El is 17.9:1, which is 22% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Staff Sergeant Lucian Adams El?
83.0% of students at Staff Sergeant Lucian Adams El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Staff Sergeant Lucian Adams El?
The largest demographic group at Staff Sergeant Lucian Adams El is African American at 60.4% of enrollment, in Port Arthur, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Staff Sergeant Lucian Adams El?
Staff Sergeant Lucian Adams El has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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 Staff Sergeant Lucian Adams El rank among schools in Port Arthur?
By Resource Investment Index, Staff Sergeant Lucian Adams El ranks #11 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 Staff Sergeant Lucian Adams 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.