Garrett Primary

229 Leach St
Lufkin, TX 75902
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Garrett Primary serves 370 students in grades Prekindergarten. 
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 370 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 90%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Garrett Primary's student population of 370 students has grown by 46% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
370 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

The diversity score of Garrett Primary is 0.62, 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
50%
53%
Black
36%
13%
White
10%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.62
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Garrett Primary?
370 students attend Garrett Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Garrett Primary students are Hispanic, 36% of students are Black, 10% of students are White, 3% 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)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 370 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 90%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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