At a glance
Reported students
232
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
23.62
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
9.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
03–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas elementary enrollment
6th percentile
Compared with 4,659 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
535
Dequeen El: 232 reported students.
State peer staffing position
2nd percentile
9.8:1 reported; state peer median 14.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 191
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27.71
- Student–teacher ratio
- 6.9:1
What the reported data says about Dequeen El
Dequeen El is a public elementary school serving grades 03–05 in Port Arthur. It is one of 15 current school records connected to Port Arthur ISD. NCES reports 232 students for 2024–25.
Among 4,659 elementary schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 519 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 6th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 9.8:1, below the Texas median of 14.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (65.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (31.9%). English learners represent 19.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Dequeen El
- 1How do the reported 9.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 23.62 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 19.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 92.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White0%
- Hispanic31.9%
- Black65.5%
- Asian0.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.9%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Port Arthur ISD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Washington El
Elementary · Grades PK–02
223 reported students
Port Acres El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
507 reported students
Lakeview El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
535 reported students
Travis El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
543 reported students
Staff Sergeant Lucian Adams El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
644 reported students
Tyrrell El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
670 reported students
Public schools near Dequeen El
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tekoa Academy of Accelerated Studies Elementary · Charter · Tekoa Academy of Accelerated Studies STEM School | PK–05 | 236 | 1.1 mi |
| Lakeview El Elementary · Port Arthur ISD | PK–05 | 535 | 1.3 mi |
| Washington El Elementary · Port Arthur ISD | PK–02 | 223 | 2 mi |
| Tyrrell El Elementary · Port Arthur ISD | PK–05 | 670 | 2.2 mi |
| Travis El Elementary · Port Arthur ISD | PK–05 | 543 | 2.2 mi |
| Houston El Elementary · Port Arthur ISD | PK–05 | 689 | 2.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Dequeen El
What grades does Dequeen El serve?
Dequeen El reports grades 03–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Port Arthur ISD.
How many students attend Dequeen El?
Dequeen El reported 232 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 6th percentile among 4,659 Texas elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 191 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Dequeen El?
The calculated ratio is 9.8:1, based on 232 students and 23.62 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Texas median for the same school level is 14.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Dequeen El a public, charter, or magnet school?
Dequeen El is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Port Arthur ISD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Dequeen El students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
92.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Dequeen El in?
Dequeen El is part of Port Arthur ISD, based in Port Arthur, TX, which operates 15 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Dequeen El?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Tekoa Academy of Accelerated Studies (1.1 mi), Lakeview El (1.3 mi), Washington El (2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.