Serving 261 students in grades Prekindergarten,
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 261 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Garrett Pri ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Garrett Pri's student population of 261 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
261 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Garrett Pri is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
48%
53%
Black
32%
13%
White
15%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Garrett Pri?
261 students attend Garrett Pri.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Garrett Pri students are Hispanic, 32% of students are Black, 15% 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 Garrett Pri?
Garrett Pri has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Garrett Pri offer ?
Garrett Pri offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Garrett Pri part of?
Garrett Pri is part of Lufkin ISD School District.
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