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Enrollment
644
Elementary
DISTRICT 491 · STATE 519
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·PORT ARTHUR ISD·NCES 483540012209
Staff Sergeant Lucian Adams Elementary School
5701 9TH AVE, PORT ARTHUR, TX 77642 · (409) 984-4100 · Jefferson County
GRADES PK–05ELEMENTARY41-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL644 STUDENTS
D
allk12 Grade
Scored higher than 14% of Texas public elementary schools
- DTest scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- C-Beats expectations How far test scores land above or below what the share of low-income students predicts for a school in this state.
- B-Three-year trend Change in reading and math proficiency over the last three test years.
Grades compare a school only with schools in the same state, because every state gives its own test. How grades work · Top-graded Texas public elementary schools
Student : Teacher
15.9:1
40 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.8:1 · STATE 15.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
85%
546 students
DISTRICT 88% · STATE 65%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 36 | 6% |
| Kindergarten | 101 | 16% |
| Grade 1 | 110 | 17% |
| Grade 2 | 107 | 17% |
| Grade 3 | 98 | 15% |
| Grade 4 | 96 | 15% |
| Grade 5 | 96 | 15% |
This year's kindergarten class (101) is 5% larger than its 5th grade class (96).
Student demographics
54%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 56% · STATE 63% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Test scores
STAAR 2025-26 . % Meets Grade Level or AboveReading
33.0%
TX avg 54.5% . +6.0pp since 2020
Mathematics
29.0%
TX avg 45.3% . +8.0pp since 2020
What this means: On the STAAR, Texas's statewide test, about 33 of every 100 students at this school read at grade level and about 29 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Texas schools, those numbers are about 55 and 45. Reading scores are up about 6 points since 2020, while math scores are up about 8 points.
Performance levels, 2025-26
| Subject | Masters Grade Level | Meets Grade Level | Approaches Grade Level | Did Not Meet Grade Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 11.0% | 22.0% | 31.0% | 36.0% |
| Mathematics | 10.0% | 19.0% | 27.0% | 44.0% |
Share of tested students at each STAAR level. Each student counts in one level, so a row adds to about 100%.
STAAR results by year
| School year | Reading | Mathematics |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 33.0% | 29.0% |
| 2024-25 | 36.0% | 29.0% |
| 2023-24 | 39.0% | 33.0% |
| 2022-23 | 27.0% | 24.0% |
| 2021-22 | 42.0% | 42.0% |
| 2020-21 | 27.0% | 21.0% |
% Meets Grade Level or Above, all students and all tested grades.
Source: STAAR. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Demographically-adjusted score · methodologyTier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
28.8%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
37.5%
based on TX schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
-8.7pp
below demographic expectation
What this means: About 29% of students here test proficient in math and reading, compared with the roughly 37% typical for Texas schools with a similar share of low-income students. BeatsExpectations measures results against demographically similar schools rather than by raw scores, and this school falls within the typical range, neither among Texas's top nor bottom 10%.
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →
Schools most like Staff Sergeant Lucian Adams Elementary School
Staff Sergeant Lucian Adams Elementary School's state test result (28.8% proficient) is higher than 1 of the 5 schools below with a result.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Staff Sergeant Lucian Adams Elementary School this school | 644 | 84.8% | 28.8% |
| Uplift Gradus Prep PS DESOTO | 597 | 83.6% | 36.2% |
| Ellis Elementary School ARLINGTON | 753 | 86.2% | 30.5% |
| Longfellow Elementary School HOUSTON | 576 | 85.6% | 42.2% |
| West Main Elementary School LANCASTER | 601 | 80.7% | 41.8% |
| Bammel Elementary School HOUSTON | 697 | 90.5% | 21.1% |
Matched among Texas elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Staff Sergeant Lucian Adams Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Texas | In Jefferson County |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 28.8% | #3,768 of 4,401 | #20 of 34 |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 29.0% | #4,018 of 4,466 ▼ 170 | #20 of 34 ▼ 1 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 33.0% | #4,181 of 4,466 ▼ 325 | #25 of 34 ▼ 5 |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest gain first | +5.5pp | #2,091 of 3,998 | #13 of 29 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 644 | #1,289 of 4,938 | #10 of 40 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 15.9:1 | #3,248 of 4,622 | #21 of 36 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 54.0% | #2,046 of 4,628 | #19 of 38 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 84.8% | #1,576 of 4,789 | #23 of 39 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +41.2% | #153 of 1,307 | #2 of 16 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
644
+99 (+18%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
15.9:1
was 13.6:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 644 | 40.4 | 15.9:1 | 85% (546) |
| 2023-24 | 628 | 39.3 | 16.0:1 | 88% (552) |
| 2022-23 | 600 | 36.9 | 16.3:1 | 85% (508) |
| 2020-21 | 545 | 40 | 13.6:1 | 86% (467) |
| 2017-18 | 456 | 36.8 | 12.4:1 | 85% (387) |
| 2015-16 | 714 | 35 | 20.4:1 | 82% (587) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Staff Sergeant Lucian Adams Elementary School.
Since 2017-18: students up 41% (456 to 644); teachers up 10% (36.8 to 40.4).
About Staff Sergeant Lucian Adams Elementary School
Staff Sergeant Lucian Adams Elementary School serves students in PORT ARTHUR, Texas, as a medium-sized elementary school. Grades offered run from pre-K through 5, with 644 students enrolled. For comparison, elementary schools in Texas average about 519 students.
Staff Sergeant Lucian Adams Elementary School is one of the 13 schools that make up PORT ARTHUR ISD (8,041 students in total).
At Staff Sergeant Lucian Adams Elementary School, Black students make up 60% of the student body. The next largest groups are 30% Hispanic, 3% White, and 3% multiracial. The school's Black share is 27 points above the 33% share among Jefferson County residents. The school's diversity index is 54%, meaning two students picked at random have a 54% chance of belonging to different racial or ethnic groups.
Federal staffing data show 40.4 full-time-equivalent teachers at Staff Sergeant Lucian Adams Elementary School and a ratio of 15.9:1. This ratio sits 0.8 above the 15.1:1 average for elementary schools in Texas. Free or reduced-price lunch eligibility covers 85% of students. That is 14 points above the 71% average for public schools in Jefferson County.
The allk12 Grade for Staff Sergeant Lucian Adams Elementary School is D. Compared with Texas public elementary schools, the school scored higher than 14% on a mix of test scores, poverty-adjusted results, and recent trend.
On the allk12 BeatsExpectations measure, Staff Sergeant Lucian Adams Elementary School is 8.7 points below the average proficiency rate on state tests predicted for its free or reduced-price lunch share: 28.8% actual, 37.5% predicted. That is outside both the top and bottom 10% in Texas.
Recent Census Bureau figures for Jefferson County show that the median household income is $60,026, 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 16% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Staff Sergeant Lucian Adams Elementary School is one of 92 public schools in the county.
Of nearby public schools, Memorial High School is the closest, at about 0.7 miles. Staff Sergeant Lucian Adams Elementary School has at least 8 other public schools within five miles. The school's 28.8% average proficiency ranks 8th among 8 nearby schools.
NCES describes the area around Staff Sergeant Lucian Adams Elementary School as Rural: Fringe, meaning in rural territory close to an urban area.
Enrollment is up 18% from 2020-21, when Staff Sergeant Lucian Adams Elementary School had 545 students, to 2024-25, when it had 644. The ratio was 13.6:1 in 2020-21 and 15.9:1 in 2024-25.
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Jefferson County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
253,878
Census ACS
Median income
$60,026
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
20%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
16%
Below federal line
Schools in county
92
42,825 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in PORT ARTHUR ISD
- Memorial High SchoolHigh · 2,140 students
- Jefferson Middle SchoolMiddle · 857 students
- Houston Elementary SchoolElementary · 689 students
- Tyrrell Elementary SchoolElementary · 670 students
- Lincoln Middle SchoolMiddle · 619 students
- Travis Elementary SchoolElementary · 543 students
Other schools in PORT ARTHUR
- Memorial High SchoolHigh · 2,140 students
- Jefferson Middle SchoolMiddle · 857 students
- Houston Elementary SchoolElementary · 689 students
- Tyrrell Elementary SchoolElementary · 670 students
- Bob Hope School - El CampusElementary · 650 students
- Lincoln Middle SchoolMiddle · 619 students
Nearby schools
- Memorial High School0.7 mi · 2,140
- Bob Hope High School1.1 mi · 555
- Houston Elementary School1.3 mi · 689
- Bob Hope School - El Campus1.8 mi · 650
- Bob Hope School1.9 mi · 473
- Tyrrell Elementary School2.0 mi · 670
Frequently asked questions
About Staff Sergeant Lucian Adams Elementary SchoolHow large is Staff Sergeant Lucian Adams Elementary School?
Staff Sergeant Lucian Adams Elementary School enrolls approximately 644 students in grades PK-05.
Is Staff Sergeant Lucian Adams Elementary School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Staff Sergeant Lucian Adams Elementary School is an elementary school covering grades PK-05.
How many teachers does Staff Sergeant Lucian Adams Elementary School have?
Staff Sergeant Lucian Adams Elementary School employs 40 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.9:1.
What is the student diversity at Staff Sergeant Lucian Adams Elementary School?
Student demographics at Staff Sergeant Lucian Adams Elementary School are roughly 3% White, 30% Hispanic, 60% Black, 1% Asian, 3% Two or more.
Is Staff Sergeant Lucian Adams Elementary School public or private?
Staff Sergeant Lucian Adams Elementary School is a public K-12 school, overseen by PORT ARTHUR ISD.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.