Port Arthur Independent School District (ISD)
- 733 5TH ST
- PORT ARTHUR, TX 77640
- (409) 989-6244
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District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 49.0% | 73.1% |
| Dropout Rate | 3.6% | 4.0% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $9,230 | $8,501 |
| Students Per Teacher | 16.8 | 14.5 |
| Number of Schools | 19 | - |
| Number of Students | 9,274 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 554 | - |
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 9,274 | 16.8 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | 724 |
| Kindergarten Students | 702 |
| 1st Grade Students | 646 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 725 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 722 |
| 4th Grade Students | 677 |
| 5th Grade Students | 696 |
| 6th Grade Students | 616 |
| 7th Grade Students | 633 |
| 8th Grade Students | 593 |
| 9th Grade Students | 652 |
| 10th Grade Students | 688 |
| 11th Grade Students | 607 |
| 12th Grade Students | 557 |
| Ungraded Students | - |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 15 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 527 |
| Hispanic | 3,884 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 4,488 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 324 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 4,793 |
| Female | 4,445 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 554 | 16.8 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | 37 | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 39 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 219 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 231 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | 28 | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 119 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 3 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 19 |
| Elementary | - |
| Secondary | - |
| Other | 19 |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 10 |
| Library Support Staff | 4 |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 474 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 12 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 36 |
| School Administrators | 50 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 49 |
| Student Support Services | 36 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 291 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $112,851,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $70,053,000 | 62.1% |
| Property Tax | $53,504,000 | 47.4% |
| Tuition Fees from Pupils and Parents | $158,000 | 0.1% |
| School Lunch | $668,000 | 0.6% |
| District Activity Receipts | $626,000 | 0.6% |
| Rents and Royalties | $12,000 | 0.01% |
| Sale of Property | $26,000 | 0.02% |
| Interest Earnings | $3,824,000 | 3.4% |
| Fines and Forfeits | $5,851,000 | 5.2% |
| Miscellaneous | $5,384,000 | 4.8% |
| Total State Revenues | $28,448,000 | 25.2% |
| General Formula Assistance | $23,044,000 | 20.4% |
| School Lunch Programs | $34,000 | 0.03% |
| Capital Outlay and Debt Services Programs | $370,000 | 0.3% |
| Other Programs | $1,348,000 | 1.2% |
| State Revenues on Behalf - Employee Benefits | $3,229,000 | 2.9% |
| State Revenues on Behalf - Non-Employee Benefits | $423,000 | 0.4% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $14,350,000 | 12.7% |
| Through State - Title I | $4,597,000 | 4.1% |
| Through State - Children With Disabilities (IDEA) | $1,474,000 | 1.3% |
| Through State - Math, Science and Teacher Quality | $650,000 | 0.6% |
| Through State - Safe and Drug Free Schools | $47,000 | 0.04% |
| Through State - Title V, Part A | $26,000 | 0.02% |
| Through State - Vocational and Tech Education | $172,000 | 0.2% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $3,766,000 | 3.3% |
| Through State - Other | $1,375,000 | 1.2% |
| Direct - Other | $2,243,000 | 2.0% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $85,242,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $46,271,000 | 54.3% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $34,425,000 | 40.4% |
| Student Support | $3,614,000 | 3.2% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $4,614,000 | 4.1% |
| General Administration Support | $1,954,000 | 1.7% |
| School Administration Support | $4,355,000 | 3.9% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $12,044,000 | 10.7% |
| Student Transportation Support | $2,795,000 | 2.5% |
| Other Support Services | $5,049,000 | 4.5% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $4,546,000 | 5.3% |
| Food Services | $4,546,000 | 4.0% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 49.0% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 359 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | - |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 85 | 3.6% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Port Arthur Independent School District (ISD)
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 19
- Students: 9,274
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 554
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| School Name (Sort  ) |
Total Enrollment (Sort by) |
Student/Teacher Ratio (Sort by) |
School Reviews (Sort by) |
School Rating (Sort by) |
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| AUSTIN MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
2441 61st St
Port Arthur, TX Public | 6-8 | 587 | 16.0 |  Review This School |
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| DEQUEEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
740 Dequeen Blvd
Port Arthur, TX Public | PK-5 | 479 | 13.0 | Review This School |
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| DOWLING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
6301 Pat Ave
Port Arthur, TX Public | PK-5 | 321 | 14.6 | Review This School |
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| EDISON MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
3501 12th Ave
Port Arthur, TX Public | 6-9 | 772 | 14.6 | Review This School |
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| HOUSTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
3245 36th St
Port Arthur, TX Public | PK-5 | 1,009 | 17.0 | Review This School |
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| JEFFERSON COUNTY YOUTH ACADEMY | ||||
Hwy 69
Beaumont, TX Public | 6-11 | 15 | - | Review This School |
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| LEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
3900 10th St
Port Arthur, TX Public | PK-5 | 850 | 17.7 | Review This School |
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| MEMORIAL 9TH GRADE CENTER SCHOOL | ||||
| Non-Operational or Status Unknown | ||||
1023 Abe Lincoln Ave
Port Arthur, TX Public | 9 | - | - |  5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
2200 Jefferson Dr
Port Arthur, TX Public | 9-12 | 2,493 | 14.5 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| NEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
| Non-Operational or Status Unknown | ||||
1300 Texas Ave
Port Arthur, TX Public | Unknown | - | - | Review This School |
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| PERFORMING ARTS SCHOOL OF TECHNOLOGY | ||||
| Non-Operational or Status Unknown | ||||
733 5th St
Port Arthur, TX Public | Unknown | - | - | Review This School |
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| PORT ARTHUR ALTERNATIVE CENTER SCHOOL | ||||
5600 25th St
Groves, TX Public | 6-12 | - | - | Review This School |
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| STAFF SERGEANT LUCIAN ADAMS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
| Non-Operational or Status Unknown | ||||
733 5th St
Port Arthur, TX Public | Unknown | - | - | Review This School |
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| STILWELL TECHNOLOGY CENTER SCHOOL | ||||
4801 9th Ave
Port Arthur, TX Public | 10-12 | - | - | Review This School |
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| TRAVIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1115 Lakeview Ave
Port Arthur, TX Public | PK-5 | 720 | 13.9 | Review This School |
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| TYRRELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
4401 Ferndale Dr
Port Arthur, TX Public | PK-5 | 822 | 18.4 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
| Non-Operational or Status Unknown | ||||
1023b Abe Lincoln Ave
Port Arthur, TX Public | PK-5 | - | - | Review This School |
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| WHEATLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1100 Jefferson Dr
Port Arthur, TX Public | PK-KG | 516 | 17.7 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| WILSON MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
1001 10th St
Port Arthur, TX Public | PK-8 | 654 | 11.3 | Review This School |
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