Serving 408 students in grades 3-5, Slack Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 408 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: SLACK EL serves the southern part of Lufkin, TX, covering an area of approximately 37.4 square miles. Families within this zone can expect a typical drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 5.3 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 12.2 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Slack Elementary School's student population of 408 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
408 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Slack Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Slack Elementary School is 0.47, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#4910 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
70%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Black
12%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
White
17%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
3%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.8%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Stallion
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Slack Elementary School's ranking?
Slack Elementary School is ranked #4910 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Slack Elementary School?
408 students attend Slack Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Slack Elementary School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 12% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Slack Elementary School?
Slack Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Slack Elementary School offer ?
Slack Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Slack Elementary School part of?
Slack Elementary School is part of Lufkin Independent School District.
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