Wheatley School Of Early Childhood Programs serves 365 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower 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 74% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 365 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wheatley School Of Early Childhood Programs ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
365 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Wheatley School Of Early Childhood Programs is 0.53, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
4%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
32%
53%
Black
61%
13%
White
3%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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?
61% of Wheatley School Of Early Childhood Programs students are Black, 32% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wheatley School Of Early Childhood Programs?
Wheatley School Of Early Childhood Programs has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower 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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