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Lufkin Independent School District

101 Cotton Sq
Lufkin, TX 75904
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Lufkin Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 7,176 students in Lufkin Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Lufkin Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
18 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
7,176 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
546 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Lufkin Independent School District, which is ranked #808 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 91% has increased from 90% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#791 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
37%
44%
44%
51%
46%
46%
91%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.67
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
46%
53%
% Black
28%
13%
% White
21%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,841 is higher than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,434 is higher than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$107 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$132 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,841
$13,387
Spending / Student
$18,434
$14,116

Best Lufkin Independent School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brandon Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1612 Sayers St
Lufkin, TX 75902
(936) 632-5513
Gr: 3-5 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #22.
Stubblefield Lrn Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
502 College Dr
Lufkin, TX 75904
(936) 634-1100
Gr: 9-12 | 45 students Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #33.
Anderson Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
381 Champion Dr
Lufkin, TX 75902
(936) 632-5527
Gr: 3-5 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #44.
Coston Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
707 Trenton
Lufkin, TX 75902
(936) 639-3118
Gr: 3-5 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #55.
Slack Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1305 Fuller Springs Dr
Lufkin, TX 75902
(936) 639-2279
Gr: 2-5 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #66.
Lufkin Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1255 Tulane Dr
Lufkin, TX 75902
(936) 630-4444
Gr: 6-8 | 1,474 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #77.
Lufkin High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
309 Medford Dr
Lufkin, TX 75901
(936) 632-7721
Gr: 9-12 | 2,101 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #88.
Brookhollow Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1009 Live Oak Ln
Lufkin, TX 75902
(936) 634-8415
Gr: 3-5 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #99.
Juvenile Detent Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
705 Ellen Trout Dr
Lufkin, TX 75901
(936) 634-8365
Gr: 7-12 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: n/an/a
Alter School
Alternative School
708 Lubbock St
Lufkin, TX 75902
(936) 632-7203
Gr: 1-12
Rank: n/an/a
Burley Primary
Magnet School
502 Joyce Ln
Lufkin, TX 75902
(936) 639-3100
Gr: K-2 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: n/an/a
Dunbar Primary
Magnet School
1806 Martin Luther King Jr Dr
Lufkin, TX 75902
(936) 630-4500
Gr: K-2 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: n/an/a
Garrett Primary
229 Leach St
Lufkin, TX 75902
(936) 634-8418
Gr: PK | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: n/an/a
Hackney Pri
708 Lubbock St
Lufkin, TX 75901
(936) 634-3324
Gr: PK | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
Herty Primary
2804 Paul Ave
Lufkin, TX 75901
(936) 639-2241
Gr: PK-2 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: n/an/a
Kurth Primary
521 York Dr
Lufkin, TX 75902
(936) 639-3279
Gr: PK-2 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: n/an/a
Special Services
Alternative School
701 N First St
Lufkin, TX 75901
(936) 630-4273
Gr: PK-2 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: n/an/a
Trout Primary
1014 Allendale Dr
Lufkin, TX 75902
(936) 639-3274
Gr: PK-2 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 81%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Lufkin Independent School District?
Lufkin Independent School District manages 18 public schools serving 7,176 students.
What is the rank of Lufkin Independent School District?
Lufkin Independent School District is ranked #808 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lufkin Independent School District?
46% of Lufkin Independent School District students are Hispanic, 28% of students are Black, 21% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lufkin Independent School District?
Lufkin Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Lufkin Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,434 is higher than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 18 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 7,176 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 79%
  • : 91% (Top 30% in TX)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • : 44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 46% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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