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Port Acres Elementary School

5900 Jade Ave
Port Arthur, TX 77640
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 514 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Port Acres Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 514 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : Bottom 50% in TX
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Port Acres Elementary School's student population of 514 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
514 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Port Acres Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Port Acres Elementary School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TX)
#5995 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Port Acres Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Port Acres Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Port Acres Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Port Acres Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Port Acres Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Port Acres Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
42%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Port Acres Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
46%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Port Acres Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
7%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Port Acres Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Port Acres Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Port Acres Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Texas.
0.61
This chart displays the diversity score of Port Acres Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Port Acres Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Port Acres Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Port Acres Elementary School's ranking?
Port Acres Elementary School is ranked #5995 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Port Acres Elementary School often compared to?
Port Acres Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Washington Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Port Acres Elementary School?
514 students attend Port Acres Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Port Acres Elementary School students are Black, 42% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Port Acres Elementary School?
Port Acres Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Port Acres Elementary School offer ?
Port Acres Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Port Acres Elementary School part of?
Port Acres Elementary School is part of Port Arthur Independent School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 514 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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