Below Average
#6936 of 8,552 schools in TX
Washington EL
Elementary School · Port Arthur ISD · Port Arthur, TX
A Port Arthur ISD elementary school where students score 19 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1300 FREEMAN, Port Arthur, TX 77640
- Math 52% proficient (2013)
- Reading 57% proficient (2013)
- 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Washington EL score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2013 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 18 points since 2010, to 55% in 2013, across a 4-year record (2010–2013).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2010-2013) · reading/ELA 63% (multi-year average, 2010-2013)
Based on 8 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
91.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Washington EL sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 37Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,260/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Port Arthur), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$50,832
Median home value
$97,200
Median rent
$1,163/mo
College educated
12.4%
Homeownership
66.9%
Poverty rate
23.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77640; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tekoa Academy of Accelerated StudiesCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.6 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 211 | Compare → |
| Houston ELEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | PK–5 | 3.2 mi | 748 | Compare → |
| Lakeview ELEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | PK–5 | 3.3 mi | 578 | Compare → |
| Bob Hope School - EL CampusCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.1 | PK–5 | 3.8 mi | 642 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Port Arthur ISD
- Schools in district
- 15
- Rank in district
- #9 of 12
- District spending per student
- $14,737NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 26.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Washington EL is listed in PORT ARTHUR ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Washington EL
Washington EL is a public elementary school in Port Arthur, TX, part of Port Arthur ISD, serving approximately 259 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #6,936 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2013) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2013).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Washington EL
What grades does Washington EL serve?
Washington EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Washington EL?
Washington EL has an enrollment of approximately 259 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington EL?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington EL is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Washington EL rank in TX?
Washington EL ranks #6,936 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Washington EL's MySchoolScout rating?
Washington EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Washington EL?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Washington EL has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2013) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2013).
Is Washington EL a charter school?
No, Washington EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Washington EL a Title I school?
No, Washington EL is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Washington EL?
91.1% of students at Washington EL qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 259
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Jefferson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 42.9%
- Phone
- (409) 984-8600
- Area population (ZIP 77640)
- 17,480
- Area average commute
- 21.2 min
- Area median age
- 37.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2013 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2013 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2013 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2013 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 77640; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2010-2013; directory SY 2023–24
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