Dunbar Primary serves 268 students in grades Kindergarten-2.
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 268 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Attendance Zone: Dunbar Primary serves the northern part of Lufkin, TX, covering an area of approximately 46.7 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 10 to 15 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 10.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dunbar Primary's student population of 268 students has declined by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 31% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
268 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Dunbar Primary is 0.71, 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
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
25%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Black
34%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
White
34%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.9%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Tigers
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Dunbar Primary often compared to?
Dunbar Primaryis often viewed alongside schools like Herty Primary, Burley Primary by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Dunbar Primary?
268 students attend Dunbar Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Dunbar Primary students are Black, 34% of students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dunbar Primary?
Dunbar Primary has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dunbar Primary offer ?
Dunbar Primary offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2
What school district is Dunbar Primary part of?
Dunbar Primary is part of Lufkin Independent School District.
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