Kurth Primary

521 York Dr
Lufkin, TX 75902
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Kurth Primary serves 253 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 253 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 73%
  • : KURTH PRI serves the southern part of Lufkin, TX, covering an area of approximately 27.9 square miles. Families in this zone typically have a 10-15 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge located about 8.7 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

School Overview

Kurth Primary's student population of 253 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
253 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

The diversity score of Kurth Primary is 0.72, 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.
This School
State Level (TX)
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
32%
54%
Black
33%
13%
White
27%
24%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
73%
0.72
(22-23)
27.3%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
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

What schools are Kurth Primary often compared to?
Kurth Primaryis often viewed alongside schools like Trout Primary by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Kurth Primary?
253 students attend Kurth Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Kurth Primary students are Black, 32% of students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kurth Primary?
Kurth Primary has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kurth Primary offer ?
Kurth Primary offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Kurth Primary part of?
Kurth Primary is part of Lufkin Independent School District.

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 253 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 73%
  • : KURTH PRI serves the southern part of Lufkin, TX, covering an area of approximately 27.9 square miles. Families in this zone typically have a 10-15 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge located about 8.7 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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