Serving 644 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Staff Sergeant Lucian Adams 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 26% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 644 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Staff Sergeant Lucian Adams Elementary serves the northern part of Port Arthur, TX, covering an area of approximately 5.9 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 10 to 15 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge located about 6.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Staff Sergeant Lucian Adams Elementary School's student population of 644 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
644 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 14-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 14-year historical data
School Rankings
Staff Sergeant Lucian Adams Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Staff Sergeant Lucian Adams Elementary School is 0.55, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#7073 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 12-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 12-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 14-year historical data
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 14-year historical data
Hispanic
31%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 14-year historical data
Black
60%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 14-year historical data
White
4%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 14-year historical data
Two or more races
3%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 14-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 14-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.5%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 14-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2024. View full 13-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Staff Sergeant Lucian Adams Elementary School's ranking?
Staff Sergeant Lucian Adams Elementary School is ranked #7073 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Staff Sergeant Lucian Adams Elementary School?
644 students attend Staff Sergeant Lucian Adams Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Staff Sergeant Lucian Adams Elementary School students are Black, 31% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Staff Sergeant Lucian Adams Elementary School?
Staff Sergeant Lucian Adams Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Staff Sergeant Lucian Adams Elementary School offer ?
Staff Sergeant Lucian Adams Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Staff Sergeant Lucian Adams Elementary School part of?
Staff Sergeant Lucian Adams Elementary School is part of Port Arthur Independent School District.
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