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Wheatley School Of Early Childhood Programs

1100 Jefferson Dr
Port Arthur, TX 77642
Wheatley School Of Early Childhood Programs serves 365 students in grades Prekindergarten. 
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 365 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Wheatley School Of Early Childhood Programs's student population of 365 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
365 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers

School Rankings

The diversity score of Wheatley School Of Early Childhood Programs is 0.54, 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)
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
3%
n/a
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
32%
53%
Black
60%
13%
White
3%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.54
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Wheatley School Of Early Childhood Programs?
365 students attend Wheatley School Of Early Childhood Programs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Wheatley School Of Early Childhood Programs students are Black, 32% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are White, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wheatley School Of Early Childhood Programs?
Wheatley School Of Early Childhood Programs has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Wheatley School Of Early Childhood Programs offer ?
Wheatley School Of Early Childhood Programs offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Wheatley School Of Early Childhood Programs part of?
Wheatley School Of Early Childhood Programs is part of Port Arthur Independent School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 365 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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