- Enrollment
- 2,140
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Port Arthur, TX
Wheatley School of Early Childhood Programs
Federal NCES profile for Wheatley School of Early Childhood Programs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483540004014
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wheatley School of Early Childhood Programs earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #5 of 11
- schools in Port Arthur · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 95.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Wheatley School of Early Childhood Programs has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wheatley School of Early Childhood Programs ranks #5 of 11 schools in Port Arthur, TX.
School address
District: Port Arthur Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483540004014 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Wheatley School of Early Childhood Programs held near 365 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 27.6 → 24.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 483540004014 · Port Arthur, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
380 enr · 14.1:1 · 95.9% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Memorial H S (2,140 students)
Wheatley School of Early Childhood Programs held near 365 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 27.6 → 24.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Wheatley School of Early Childhood Programs 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 380
Wheatley School of Early Childhood Programs
380 students
What this shows Wheatley School of Early Childhood Programs reports 380 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wheatley School of Early Childhood Programs compares
Wheatley School of Early Childhood Programs 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 | 14.1:1 | ▼ 4% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 95.9% | ▲ 55% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 380 | top 66% | - | - |
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.
380
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
95.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% 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.
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
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.
Student demographics
African American 53.4%
Hispanic or Latino 38.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.7%
White 2.4%
Asian 1.6%
Two or More 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 53.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.3, Wheatley School of Early Childhood Programs is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
District finance for Port Arthur Isd reports $14,737 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wheatley School of Early Childhood Programs 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 | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wheatley School of Early Childhood Programs'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 (~380 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wheatley School of Early Childhood Programs
How many students attend Wheatley School of Early Childhood Programs?
Wheatley School of Early Childhood Programs has 380 students enrolled. It is a public school in Port Arthur, TX. CCD year-over-year: 365 (2022-23) → 365 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wheatley School of Early Childhood Programs?
The student-teacher ratio at Wheatley School of Early Childhood Programs 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 Wheatley School of Early Childhood Programs?
95.9% of students at Wheatley School of Early Childhood Programs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wheatley School of Early Childhood Programs?
The largest demographic group at Wheatley School of Early Childhood Programs is African American at 53.4% of enrollment, in Port Arthur, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wheatley School of Early Childhood Programs?
Wheatley School of Early Childhood Programs has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical 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 Wheatley School of Early Childhood Programs rank among schools in Port Arthur?
By Resource Investment Index, Wheatley School of Early Childhood Programs ranks #5 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 Wheatley School of Early Childhood Programs, 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.