Lee Elementary School
Tel:
(409)984-8300
- Lee Elementary School serves 777 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 78%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 72%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Lee Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 15:1.
Top Placements
Lee Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Lee Elementary School's student population of 777 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 777 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 40 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Lee Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 7,953 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Lee Elementary School is 0.44, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TX) |
| Overall School Rank (16-17) | #6244 out of 7953 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70% | 78% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60% | 72% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | 3% | n/a |
| Asian | 9% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 73% | 52% |
| Black | 15% | 13% |
| White | n/a | 28% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.44 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 81% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Port Arthur Independent School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, TX Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Lee Elementary School is Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school and elementary school is Jefferson Middle School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Port Arthur Jefferson Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 925 students
0.5 miles
2200 Jefferson Dr
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409)984-4860 0.5 6-8 925 - Port Arthur Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 62 students
0.6 miles
327 Thomas Blvd
Port Arthur, TX 77640
(409)982-5400 0.6 9-12 62 - Port Arthur Wheatley School Of Early Childhood Programs Grades: PK | 422 students
0.7 miles
1100 Jefferson Dr
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409)984-8750 0.7 PK 422 - Port Arthur Travis Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 554 students
0.9 miles
1115 Lakeview Ave
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409)984-4700 0.9 PK-5 554 - Port Arthur Bob Hope School Charter School
Grades: 6-12 | 666 students
1.3 miles
2849 9th Ave
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409)983-3244 1.3 6-12 666
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