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Lufkin Independent School District (2026) - Lufkin, TX

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 2026 school year, there are 14 public elementary schools serving 4,439 students in Lufkin Independent School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in Texas.
Public Elementary Schools in Lufkin Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
17 Schools
6,876 Schools
# Students
6,865 Students
3,749,416 Students
# Teachers
494 Teachers
251,064 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Lufkin Independent School District, which is ranked #807 of all 1,194 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
47%
54%
% Black
27%
13%
% White
21%
24%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,514 is higher than the state median of $13,352. The school district revenue/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,269 is higher than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has grown by 53% 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
$15,514
$13,352
Spending / Student
$19,269
$14,079

Best Lufkin Independent School District Public Elementary Schools (2026)

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 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #22.
Anderson Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
381 Champion Dr
Lufkin, TX 75902
(936) 632-5527
Gr: 3-5 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #33.
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 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #44.
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: 3-5 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #55.
Lufkin Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1255 Tulane Dr
Lufkin, TX 75902
(936) 630-4444
Gr: 6-8 | 1,453 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #66.
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 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #77.
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: 5-11 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: n/an/a
Burley Primary
Magnet School
502 Joyce Ln
Lufkin, TX 75902
(936) 639-3100
Gr: K-2 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: n/an/a
Dunbar Primary
Magnet School
1806 Martin Luther King Jr Dr
Lufkin, TX 75902
(936) 630-4500
Gr: K-2 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: n/an/a
Hackney Alternative Campus
Alternative School
708 Lubbock St
Lufkin, TX 75902
(936) 632-7203
Gr: 1-12
Rank: n/an/a
Herty Primary
2804 Paul Ave
Lufkin, TX 75901
(936) 639-2241
Gr: PK-2 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: n/an/a
Kurth Primary
521 York Dr
Lufkin, TX 75902
(936) 639-3279
Gr: PK-2 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: n/an/a
Special Services
Special Education School
701 N First St
Lufkin, TX 75901
(936) 630-4273
Gr: PK-3 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: n/an/a
Trout Primary
1014 Allendale Dr
Lufkin, TX 75902
(936) 639-3274
Gr: PK-2 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 79%

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 17 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 6,865 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • 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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