Below Average
#6814 of 8,552 schools in TX
Wheatley School of Early Childhood Programs
School · Port Arthur ISD · Port Arthur, TX
A Port Arthur ISD school serving grades Pre-K – Pre-K.
1100 JEFFERSON DR, Port Arthur, TX 77642
- 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 19 schools in Port Arthur.Learn more
Academics
Full Profile · 3/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
97.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Wheatley School of Early Childhood Programs 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 54Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 48Somewhat 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
$41,677
Median home value
$96,100
Median rent
$944/mo
College educated
10.5%
Homeownership
52%
Poverty rate
31.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77642; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis ELEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | PK–5 | 0.1 mi | 523 | Compare → |
| Lakeview ELEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 578 | Compare → |
| Tyrrell ELEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 699 | Compare → |
| Bob Hope School - EL CampusCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.1 | PK–5 | 1.5 mi | 642 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Port Arthur ISD
- Schools in district
- 15
- Rank in district
- #7 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
Wheatley School of Early Childhood Programs is listed in PORT ARTHUR ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wheatley School of Early Childhood Programs
Wheatley School of Early Childhood Programs is a public school in Port Arthur, TX, part of Port Arthur ISD, serving approximately 365 students in grades Pre-K-Pre-K with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #6,814 of 8,552 schools in TX.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wheatley School of Early Childhood Programs
What grades does Wheatley School of Early Childhood Programs serve?
Wheatley School of Early Childhood Programs serves students in grades Pre-K through Pre-K.
How many students attend Wheatley School of Early Childhood Programs?
Wheatley School of Early Childhood Programs has an enrollment of approximately 365 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wheatley School of Early Childhood Programs?
The student-teacher ratio at Wheatley School of Early Childhood Programs is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Wheatley School of Early Childhood Programs rank in TX?
Wheatley School of Early Childhood Programs ranks #6,814 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Wheatley School of Early Childhood Programs's MySchoolScout rating?
Wheatley School of Early Childhood Programs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Wheatley School of Early Childhood Programs a charter school?
No, Wheatley School of Early Childhood Programs is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Wheatley School of Early Childhood Programs a Title I school?
No, Wheatley School of Early Childhood Programs is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wheatley School of Early Childhood Programs?
97.5% of students at Wheatley School of Early Childhood Programs 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 – Pre-K
- Enrollment
- 365
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Jefferson County
- Phone
- (409) 984-8750
- Area population (ZIP 77642)
- 38,051
- Area average commute
- 24.6 min
- Area median age
- 31.8
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 77642; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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