DEQUEEN EL

www.paisd.org/schools/dequeen/home.htm

232 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

DeQueen Elementary School is a public school located in Port Arthur, Texas, serving as part of the Port Arthur Independent School District (PAISD). The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive educational environment for its diverse student body, focusing on foundational academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students. By emphasizing core subjects alongside a variety of campus initiatives, the school aims to prepare children for success in their transition to middle school and beyond.

As a member of the PAISD community, DeQueen Elementary leverages district resources to provide a structured curriculum that meets state educational standards. The school places a high value on community and parental involvement, encouraging families to engage in the academic process to ensure student achievement. With a focus on creating a safe, learning-centered atmosphere, DeQueen Elementary works to instill both academic proficiency and positive character traits in its students, serving as a pillar of support within the Port Arthur area.

232

Total Students

23.6

Full-Time Teachers

9.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

92.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DEQUEEN EL
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	74
Black	152
Asian	1
Two or More	3
American Indian	2

Black
152 (65.5%)
Hispanic
74 (31.9%)
Two or More
3 (1.3%)
American Indian
2 (0.9%)
Asian
1 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	PORT ARTHUR ISD
Phone:	(409)984-8900
Website:	http://www.paisd.org/schools/dequeen/home.htm
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	232
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	212
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 3 68

Grade 4 86

Grade 5 78