Herty Primary serves 281 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 281 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Herty Primary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Herty Primary's student population of 281 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
281 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Herty Primary is 0.69, 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
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
45%
53%
Black
27%
13%
White
20%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Herty Primary often compared to?
Herty Primaryis often viewed alongside schools like Dunbar Primary, Burley Primary by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Herty Primary?
281 students attend Herty Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Herty Primary students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Black, 20% of students are White, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Herty Primary?
Herty Primary has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Herty Primary offer ?
Herty Primary offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Herty Primary part of?
Herty Primary is part of Lufkin Independent School District.
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