Garrett Primary

229 Leach St
Lufkin, TX 75902
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Garrett Primary serves 344 students in grades Prekindergarten. 
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 344 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • : Garrett Primary serves the northern part of Lufkin, TX, covering an area of approximately 46.7 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of about 10 to 15 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest distance from the school to the edge of the zone being around 10.4 miles.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

School Overview

Garrett Primary's student population of 344 students has grown by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
344 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

The diversity score of Garrett Primary is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TX)
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
52%
54%
Black
34%
13%
White
9%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.61
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Garrett Primary?
344 students attend Garrett Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Garrett Primary students are Hispanic, 34% of students are Black, 9% 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 Primary?
Garrett Primary has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Garrett Primary offer ?
Garrett Primary offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Garrett Primary part of?
Garrett Primary is part of Lufkin Independent School District.

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 344 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • : Garrett Primary serves the northern part of Lufkin, TX, covering an area of approximately 46.7 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of about 10 to 15 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest distance from the school to the edge of the zone being around 10.4 miles.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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