- Enrollment
- 2,140
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Port Arthur, TX
Washington El
Federal NCES profile for Washington El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483540012349
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington El earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Texas schools.
- #3 of 11
- schools in Port Arthur · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.6:1
- small classes for Texas
- 91.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Washington El has class sizes smaller than 87% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington El ranks #3 of 11 schools in Port Arthur, TX.
School address
District: Port Arthur Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483540012349 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Washington El held near 259 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 21.1 → 21.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 483540012349 · Port Arthur, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
223 enr · 10.6:1 · 91.5% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Memorial H S (2,140 students)
Washington El held near 259 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 21.1 → 21.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Washington 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 223
Washington El
223 students
What this shows Washington El reports 223 students on the CCD universe file.
How Washington El compares
Washington 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 | 10.6:1 | ▼ 28% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 91.5% | ▲ 48% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 223 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.6:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
223
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
91.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% 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
10.6:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 13% in Texas - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
43.0%
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 223 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 56.5%
Hispanic or Latino 37.2%
White 2.7%
Two or More 2.7%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 56.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.1, Washington 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 Washington El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial H S | Larger | Lower 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 Washington 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 (~223 students)
Frequently asked questions about Washington El
How many students attend Washington El?
Washington El has 223 students enrolled. It is a public school in Port Arthur, TX. CCD year-over-year: 259 (2022-23) → 259 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington El?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington El is 10.6:1, which is 28% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 32% 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 Washington El?
91.5% of students at Washington El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Washington El?
The largest demographic group at Washington El is African American at 56.5% of enrollment, in Port Arthur, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington El?
Washington El has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Washington El rank among schools in Port Arthur?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington El ranks #3 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 Washington 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.