Enrollment
108
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 483543013088
West Groves Early Learning Center — Port Arthur, TX
Federal NCES profile for West Groves Early Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 29/100.
👥 Class size 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Port Neches-Groves Isd · Texas
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
6.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18:1
vs 14.6:1 Texas avg
+23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
62.0%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+0% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Groves Early Learning Center compares with Texas and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
West Groves Early Learning Center reports 108 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 6.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 18:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 23% above the Texas state mean of 14.6:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 13% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 62.0% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 0% above the Texas average and 20% above the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Port Neches-Groves Isd spends $22,310 per pupil district-wide, above the Texas average of $17,150 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 62.3% from local sources (property taxes), 26.4% from the state, and 11.2% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (F), calculated from 2 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How West Groves Early Learning Center compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Texas state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18:1 | ▲ 23% | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.0% | ▲ 0% | 61.9% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 108 | top 9% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
62.0%
free-lunch eligible
— 0% 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
18:1
students per teacher
— 23% above state mean
Top 90% in Texas — lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$22,310
per pupil, district-wide
— above Texas avg of $17,150
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 108 Top 9% in Texas — larger than 91% of 9,061 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 6.0
Students per teacher 18:1 +23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 62.0% +0% vs state
NCES ID 483543013088
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Port Neches-Groves Isd, which includes West Groves Early Learning Center.
$22,310
Per student
+30%
vs Texas
Avg $17,150
+14%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 62.3%
State 26.4%
Federal 11.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,720
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Enrollment
- 647
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Enrollment
- 575
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Enrollment
- 414
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
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Educator & family resources
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Frequently asked questions about West Groves Early Learning Center
How many students attend West Groves Early Learning Center?
West Groves Early Learning Center has 108 students enrolled. It is a other school in PORT ARTHUR, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Groves Early Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at West Groves Early Learning Center is 18:1, which is 23% higher than the Texas average of 14.6:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Groves Early Learning Center?
62.0% of students at West Groves Early Learning Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Groves Early Learning Center?
West Groves Early Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (F) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.