WHEATLEY SCHOOL OF EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAMS

PORT ARTHUR ISD
1100 JEFFERSON DR
PORT ARTHUR, TX 77642
380 Students
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K
School Overview
The Wheatley School of Early Childhood Programs, located in Port Arthur, Texas, is a specialized educational facility within the Port Arthur Independent School District (PAISD) dedicated entirely to the foundational years of a child’s education. The school serves as a primary hub for Pre-Kindergarten students, focusing on creating a nurturing and developmentally appropriate environment. By concentrating exclusively on early childhood education, the school is able to tailor its curriculum, facilities, and teaching strategies to meet the unique cognitive, social, and emotional needs of young learners as they transition into the formal school system.

Beyond its academic curriculum, the Wheatley School emphasizes the importance of building a strong educational partnership between the school, the family, and the community. The school’s programs are designed to foster early literacy, numeracy, and foundational social skills through structured play and guided instruction. As part of the PAISD infrastructure, Wheatley acts as a critical entry point for children in the Port Arthur area, aiming to provide equitable access to quality early childhood experiences that prepare students for success in Kindergarten and throughout their future academic careers.
380
Total Students
24.8
Full-Time Teachers
15.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
91.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    203 (53.4%)
  • Hispanic
    147 (38.7%)
  • American Indian
    14 (3.7%)
  • White
    9 (2.4%)
  • Asian
    6 (1.6%)
  • Two or More
    1 (0.3%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Pre Kindergarten
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: PORT ARTHUR ISD
Phone: (409)984-8750
Website: http://www.paisd.org/schools/wheatley/home.htm
Grade Range: Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students: 380
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 24.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 342
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 7

* 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 380
Gender Ratio
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