School district or education agency · NCES 4835400

Port Arthur Isd

Port Arthur, TX

District overview See comparisons

Students8,155

Student membership reported by NCES for 2023–24.

Schools15

operational schools · 2023–24

Students8,155

students in linked records

Latest attendance year2022–23

federal comparable series

Latest finance record$14,737

per student

District, state and country

How does this district compare?

State and national figures use the same measure and reporting period. They are weighted by students or staffing whenever the source provides a denominator.

MeasureDistrictTXUnited States

Academic standing2025

25th percentile44th percentile45th percentile

This district is 19 percentile points lower than the state figure and 20 percentile points lower than the U.S. figure.

Students chronically absent2022–23

31.5%23.0%27.8%

This district is 8.5 percentage points higher than the state figure and 3.7 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Revenue per studentFY 2023

$21,367$15,261$19,509

This district is $6,106 per student higher than the state figure and $1,858 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Spending per studentFY 2023

$14,737$12,147$15,859

This district is $2,590 per student higher than the state figure and $1,122 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Capital outlay per studentFY 2023

$1,315$2,556$1,964

This district is $1,241 per student lower than the state figure and $649 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Equipment spending per studentFY 2023

$356$311$336

This district is $45 per student higher than the state figure and $20 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Special-education spending per studentFY 2023

$1,309$1,455$1,793

This district is $146 per student lower than the state figure and $484 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Salaries per studentFY 2023

$7,707$8,028$8,742

This district is $321 per student lower than the state figure and $1,035 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Benefits per studentFY 2023

$2,078$1,492$3,769

This district is $586 per student higher than the state figure and $1,691 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Debt outstanding per studentFY 2023

$40,116$21,152$11,715

This district is $18,964 per student higher than the state figure and $28,401 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Debt retired per studentFY 2023

$1,549$1,248$869

This district is $301 per student higher than the state figure and $680 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Students per teacher2023–24

14:115:115:1

This district is 1.0 students per teacher lower than the state figure and 1.0 students per teacher lower than the U.S. figure.

Students per counselor2023–24

361:1392:1376:1

This district is 31 students per counselor lower than the state figure and 15 students per counselor lower than the U.S. figure.

District staff per 1,000 students2023–24

159.9141.0138.9

This district is 18.9 staff per 1,000 students higher than the state figure and 21.0 staff per 1,000 students higher than the U.S. figure.

Instructional aides per 1,000 students2023–24

20.816.018.5

This district is 4.8 aides per 1,000 students higher than the state figure and 2.3 aides per 1,000 students higher than the U.S. figure.

School psychologists per 1,000 students2023–24

0.00.40.9

This district is 0.4 psychologists per 1,000 students lower than the state figure and 0.9 psychologists per 1,000 students lower than the U.S. figure.

Regular diplomas among completers2023–24

100.0%100.0%99.0%

This district is about the same as the state figure and 1.0 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Annual dropouts among students in grades 9–122023–24

3.1%2.0%2.6%

This district is 1.1 percentage points higher than the state figure and 0.5 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Pre-K students as a share of enrollment2023–24

7.9%5.0%2.9%

This district is 2.9 percentage points higher than the state figure and 5.0 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Students learning English2021–22 · reporting schools

28.0%21.2%12.0%

This district is 6.8 percentage points higher than the state figure and 16.0 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Students receiving IDEA services2021–22 · reporting schools

10.3%11.6%14.0%

This district is 1.4 percentage points lower than the state figure and 3.7 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Students with Section 504 plans2021–22 · reporting schools

6.3%7.6%3.9%

This district is 1.3 percentage points lower than the state figure and 2.4 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Teachers reported as certified2021–22 · reporting schools

100.0%96.6%95.8%

This district is 3.4 percentage points higher than the state figure and 4.2 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Enrollment change2021–22 to 2023–24

+1.9%+1.9%+0.5%

This district is about the same as the state figure and 1.4 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Students eligible for free or reduced-price meals2021–22 · valid district records

84.7%60.6%50.6%

This district is 24.1 percentage points higher than the state figure and 34.1 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Out-of-school suspension rate · students without disabilities2021–22 · matched enrollment

15.7%4.0%4.5%

This district is 11.7 percentage points higher than the state figure and 11.2 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Out-of-school suspension rate · students receiving IDEA services2021–22 · matched enrollment

20.7%7.9%9.0%

This district is 12.8 percentage points higher than the state figure and 11.7 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Out-of-school suspension rate · students with Section 504 plans2021–22 · matched enrollment

27.1%6.8%6.7%

This district is 20.3 percentage points higher than the state figure and 20.4 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Students enrolled in district distance education2021–22 · matched enrollment

9.2%4.2%5.1%

This district is 5.0 percentage points higher than the state figure and 4.1 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

School-age children in poverty2024 Census estimate

26.9%16.9%14.4%

This district is 10.0 percentage points higher than the state figure and 12.5 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Enrollment · 2023–24

Who attends this district?

Pre-K646 students

7.9%

Kindergarten–grade 53,888 students

47.7%

Grades 6–81,504 students

18.4%

Grades 9–122,117 students

26.0%

See enrollment for every grade

Pre-Kindergarten646

Kindergarten670

Grade 1612

Grade 2669

Grade 3675

Grade 4640

Grade 5622

Grade 6478

Grade 7511

Grade 8515

Grade 9554

Grade 10616

Grade 11549

Grade 12398

Students by race and ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino4,265 (52.3%)

Black or African American3,256 (39.9%)

White191 (2.3%)

Asian174 (2.1%)

American Indian or Alaska Native147 (1.8%)

Two or more races116 (1.4%)

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander6 (0.1%)

Final NCES Common Core of Data membership file, 2023–24. Suppressed or missing cells are not estimated.

Early learning · 2023–24

How much public pre-K is reported?

646Students enrolled in pre-K

29.3Pre-K teachers, full-time equivalent

22.0:1Reported pre-K students per pre-K teacher

Pre-K students as a share of district enrollment

District7.9%

TX5.0%

United States2.9%

Final NCES Common Core of Data membership and staff files, 2023–24. Enrollment shows children attending district-run public pre-K. It does not show open seats, waitlists, private providers, program hours, eligibility or the cost to families.

Current staffing · 2023–24

How many staff members support students?

1,304All district staff, full-time equivalent

595.7Teachers, full-time equivalent

22.6School counselors, full-time equivalent

169.5Instructional aides, full-time equivalent

1.9Librarians and media specialists, full-time equivalent

49School administrators, full-time equivalent

57.7Student support staff, full-time equivalent

See detailed staffing

Pre-K teachers29.3 FTE

Kindergarten teachers38.2 FTE

Elementary teachers222.6 FTE

Secondary teachers223.8 FTE

Ungraded teachers81.8 FTE

Instructional coordinators7 FTE

District administrators6.3 FTE

District administrative support40 FTE

School administrative support52.6 FTE

Library and media support1 FTE

Other support staff300.8 FTE

Final NCES Common Core of Data staff file, 2023–24. These are full-time-equivalent positions, not employee headcounts, vacancies or caseloads.

High-school outcomes · 2023–24

How many students completed school or dropped out?

428Total completers

428Regular diplomas

65Reported dropouts, grades 9–12

Regular diplomas among completers

District100.0%

TX100.0%

United States99.0%

Annual dropouts among students in grades 9–12

District3.1%

TX2.0%

United States2.6%

Final NCES Common Core of Data completer and dropout files, 2023–24. The dropout rate divides the reported annual grades 9–12 dropout count by complete grades 9–12 enrollment. It is not a cohort graduation rate. The diploma share describes credentials among completers and should not be read as a graduation rate.

Graduation · 2022–23

How many students graduated within four years?

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Learning support · 2021–22 federal snapshot

How many students may need specialized support?

Counts and shares use only schools with a usable value for that measure. The reporting-school denominator prevents missing schools from being counted as zero.

28.0%Students learning English2,066 students · 11 of 11 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District28.0%

TX21.2%

U.S.12.0%

10.3%Students receiving IDEA special-education services757 students · 11 of 11 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District10.3%

TX11.6%

U.S.14.0%

6.3%Students with Section 504 plans468 students · 11 of 11 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District6.3%

TX7.6%

U.S.3.9%

2.7%English learners also receiving IDEA services197 students · 11 of 11 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District2.7%

TX2.4%

U.S.1.7%

U.S. Department of Education Civil Rights Data Collection, 2021–22. Public-use counts are privacy-protected. These figures describe the reporting year, not current enrollment, diagnoses, service quality or unmet need.

Teacher quality and early learning · 2021–22

What did the district report about teachers and preschool?

100.0%Teachers reported as certified

623Children ages 3–5 in district preschool

Teacher certification comparison

District100.0%

TX96.6%

United States95.8%

U.S. Department of Education Civil Rights Data Collection, 2021–22. Certification status is district-reported and may not match current staffing. Preschool counts cover the federal reporting year and are not a measure of available seats.

Community context · 2024

How many school-age children live in poverty?

This Census estimate provides context about families in the district. It does not measure school quality or describe every student enrolled in the district.

10,686children ages 5 to 17

2,871estimated to live in families below the poverty line

26.9%about 1 in 4 school-age children

District26.9%

TX16.9%

United States14.4%

U.S. Census Bureau Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates, 2024. The estimate covers related children ages 5 to 17 in families in poverty and uses 2024–25 district boundaries.

District geography · 2024–25

What area does this district cover?

NCES publishes a geographic boundary for traditional school districts. Charter agencies and some special-purpose agencies may not have one.

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Source: NCES EDGE School District Boundaries, school year 2024–25.

Comparable districts

Districts serving a similar student population

These peers are matched using enrollment and available student population measures. Districts in TX receive geographic preference, but a closer national match may appear when it is more comparable. Open any profile for a full comparison.

Longview IsdLongview, TX8,104 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →Edgewood IsdSan Antonio, TX7,930 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →Sherman IsdDenison, TX7,843 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →Premier High SchoolsSan Antonio, TX7,851 studentsSimilar enrollment, English-learner enrollment, special-education enrollment · View profile →Texas City IsdTexas City, TX7,874 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →

Academic results · 2025

How do results differ among student groups?

Asian students86 assessments

57 out of 100

Hispanic students2,411 assessments

28 out of 100

Fem2,044 assessments

27 out of 100

Students not economically disadvantaged635 assessments

26 out of 100

Economically disadvantaged students3,727 assessments

25 out of 100

Mal2,318 assessments

24 out of 100

White students89 assessments

24 out of 100

Black students1,625 assessments

20 out of 100

A score of 50 marks the national 2019 midpoint. Higher numbers indicate stronger results on the comparable Stanford research scale. This is not a state proficiency rate.

District makeup

What kinds of schools are in the district?

8Elementary schools

1Not reported schools

2Middle schools

3High schools

1Prekindergarten schools

14City setting

1Suburb setting

School levels, settings and types use the NCES 2021–22 directory matched to the federal civil-rights collection.

District finances

How is the district funded, and how does it spend?

Sources of funds

Where the money comes from

Share of district revenue supplied by each level of government.

21.4%Federal

22.4%State

56.1%Local

Uses of funds

Where the money goes

Annual spending for each enrolled student.

$14,737Total current spending per student

$7,307Instruction per student

$6,674Support services per student

Revenue by source: percentages and dollars

$37.3MFederal revenue21.4% of total revenue

$39.1MState revenue22.4% of total revenue

$97.8MLocal revenue56.1% of total revenue

How operating money was used

$7,307Instructionper student

$6,674Student and instructional supportper student

$1,309Special educationper student

$2,414Building operations and maintenanceper student

$270Student transportationper student

$756Food servicesper student

$0Technologyper student

People costs

$62.8MSalaries$7,707 per student

$16.9MEmployee benefits$2,078 per student

Equipment, buildings and debt

$2.9MEquipmentFY 2023

$10.7MCapital outlay$1,315 per student

$7.8MConstructionincluded in capital outlay

$327MDebt outstanding at year end$40,116 per student

$0New debt issuedFY 2023

$12.6MDebt principal retiredFY 2023

$12.5MInterest paid on debtFY 2023

Selected federal program revenue

$3.8MTitle I$460 per student

$1.4MIDEA special education$176 per student

$139KCareer and technical education$17 per student

$5.9MChild nutrition$724 per student

What changed since FY 2022

Operating spending per student

FY 2022$13,670

FY 2023$14,737

Capital spending per student

FY 2022$1,011

FY 2023$1,315

Debt outstanding per student

FY 2022$42,441

FY 2023$40,116

Revenue shares and spending categories answer different questions and should not be added together. Source: NCES F-33 district finance, FY 2023.

Attendance

How has chronic absence changed?

2020–2126.8%

1,998 of 7,454 students

2021–2238.4%

2,834 of 7,378 students

2022–2331.5%

2,368 of 7,506 students

Specialized support and security · 2021–22

What specialized roles were reported?

7Sworn law-enforcement officer FTE12 reporting schools

14Security staff FTE12 reporting schools

Staffing is reported as full-time equivalents in the 2021–22 CRDC collection.

Learning opportunities

What do district schools offer?

Algebra I1 reporting schools

Calculus1 reporting schools

Biology1 reporting schools

Chemistry1 reporting schools

Physics1 reporting schools

Computer science1 reporting schools

Advanced Placement1 reporting schools

Dual enrollment1 reporting schools

Gifted programs12 reporting schools

International Baccalaureate1 reporting schools

Athletics1 reporting schools

Shares use only schools for which the program was applicable and reported. A districtwide percentage does not guarantee availability at every grade or campus. Source: 2021–22 CRDC.

Safety and discipline

What was reported across district schools?

1,121Out-of-school suspensions11 reporting schoolsSee schools →936In-school suspensions11 reporting schoolsSee schools →2Law-enforcement referrals11 reporting schoolsSee schools →2School-related arrests11 reporting schoolsSee schools →

Counts are from the 2021–22 CRDC collection. Open a measure to see the schools behind the district total.

Technology and safety · 2021–22

What access and incident data is available?

100%Schools reporting Wi-Fi12 reporting schools

100%Schools reporting fiber12 reporting schools

12Student devices reported12 reporting schools

Technology and incident figures are from the 2021–22 CRDC collection. Device counts describe the reporting year, not current inventory.

Six questions parents ask

What the available data says

Each answer shows its reporting year and opens a deeper comparison. Missing and suppressed results are never shown as zero.

Are students making academic progress?5 years of resultsLatest research estimate: 2025Explore and compare →Are students missing too much school?31.5% chronically absent2022–23 · 7,506 students measuredExplore and compare →Is the district improving?Declined overallCompare the earliest and latest available yearsExplore and compare →Where are student-group gaps largest?8 student groups2025 research estimatesExplore and compare →How much does the district spend?$14,737current spending per studentExplore and compare →Does the district have enough support staff?361:1 counselor ratioStudents per counselor in the 2023–24 federal staffing fileExplore and compare →

Data status

8 of 8 national data layers are matched to this NCES district ID. Identity and school counts use NCES records. Academic estimates use SEDA, attendance uses EDFacts, finance uses NCES F-33, staffing and enrollment use 2023–24 NCES CCD where available, teacher certification, preschool and policy fields use the 2021–22 CRDC, and community poverty context uses Census SAIPE. Four-year graduation rates use 2022–23 EDFacts. Every detailed view preserves its reporting year.

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