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 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 253 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 73%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Kurth Primary's student population of 253 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
253 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers

School Rankings

The diversity score of Kurth Primary is 0.73, 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
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
35%
53%
Black
28%
13%
White
27%
25%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.73
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
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

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?
35% of Kurth Primary students are Hispanic, 28% of students are Black, 27% of students are White, 7% 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 16:1, 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 Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 253 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 73%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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