STAFF SERGEANT LUCIAN ADAMS EL

644 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Staff Sergeant Lucian Adams Elementary is a public school located in Port Arthur, Texas, serving students within the Port Arthur Independent School District. The school is named in honor of Lucian Adams, a Port Arthur native and recipient of the Medal of Honor for his heroic actions during World War II. The naming of the school serves as a tribute to his legacy, instilling values of courage, service, and civic pride within the school’s community.

As a foundational part of the Port Arthur educational system, the school is committed to providing a supportive environment focused on the academic and personal growth of its elementary-aged students. The institution emphasizes core curriculum development while fostering a sense of community among students, staff, and families. By honoring the history of its namesake, Staff Sergeant Lucian Adams Elementary encourages its pupils to strive for excellence and maintain a strong connection to their local heritage.

644

Total Students

40.4

Full-Time Teachers

15.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

84.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for STAFF SERGEANT LUCIAN ADAMS EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	22
Hispanic	196
Black	389
Asian	8
Two or More	21
American Indian	8

Black
389 (60.4%)
Hispanic
196 (30.4%)
White
22 (3.4%)
Two or More
21 (3.3%)
Asian
8 (1.2%)
American Indian
8 (1.2%)

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)984-4100
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	644
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	544
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

Pre-Kindergarten 36

Kindergarten 101

Grade 1 110

Grade 2 107

Grade 3 98

Grade 4 96

Grade 5 96