- Enrollment
- 1,720
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Port Arthur, TX
West Groves Early Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for West Groves Early Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483543013088
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Groves Early Learning Center earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Texas schools.
- #10 of 11
- schools in Port Arthur · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18:1
- large classes for Texas
- 62.0%
- free-lunch eligible
West Groves Early Learning Center has class sizes larger than 86% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Groves Early Learning Center ranks #10 of 11 schools in Port Arthur, TX.
School address
District: Port Neches-Groves Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483543013088 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD campus card
108 on latest CCD 483543013088 · Port Arthur, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
108 enr · 18:1 · 62.0% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Port Neches-Groves H S (1,720 students)
Resource Investment Index #10 of 11 schools in Port Arthur. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
West Groves Early Learning Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Port Neches-Gr
Port Neches-Groves H S
1,720 students
- Groves Middle 647
Groves Middle
647 students
- Port Neches Mi 575
Port Neches Middle
575 students
- Ridgewood El 431
Ridgewood El
431 students
- Taft El 414
Taft El
414 students
- This school 108
West Groves Early Learning Center
108 students
What this shows West Groves Early Learning Center reports 108 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Groves Early Learning Center compares
West Groves Early Learning Center vs Texas and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18:1 | ▲ 22% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.0% | ▲ 0% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 108 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
108
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
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
- 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.
Funding equity
$11,533
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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.
Programs
District finance for Port Neches-Groves Isd reports $11,533 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Groves Early Learning Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Port Neches-Groves H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Groves Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Port Neches Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ridgewood El | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Taft El | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Groves Early Learning Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 647
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 575
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 414
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~108 students)
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 public 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 22% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
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 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does West Groves Early Learning Center rank among schools in Port Arthur?
By Resource Investment Index, West Groves Early Learning Center ranks #10 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 Neches-Groves Isd?
Besides West Groves Early Learning Center, Port Neches-Groves Isd also operates Port Neches-Groves H S (1,720 students), Groves Middle (647 students), and Port Neches Middle (575 students). See the Port Neches-Groves Isd district page for the complete list.