- Enrollment
- 2,026
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lufkin, TX
Coston El
Federal NCES profile for Coston El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 482855007767
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Coston El earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #4 of 8
- elementary schools in Lufkin · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.7:1
- small classes for Texas
- 96.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Coston El has class sizes smaller than 79% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Coston El ranks #4 of 8 elementary schools in Lufkin, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Coston El shrank from 204 students in 2022-23 to 192 in 2023-24 (-5.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 19.0 → 16.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-12 students YoY 482855007767 · Lufkin, TX Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
211 enr · 11.7:1 · 96.1% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Lufkin H S (2,026 students)
Coston El shrank from 204 students in 2022-23 to 192 in 2023-24 (-5.9%). Teacher FTE lost 19.0 → 16.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Coston El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lufkin H S
Lufkin H S
2,026 students
- Lufkin Middle
Lufkin Middle
1,453 students
- Burley Pri 426
Burley Pri
426 students
- Slack El 408
Slack El
408 students
- Brandon El 386
Brandon El
386 students
- This school 211
Coston El
211 students
What this shows Coston El reports 211 students on the CCD universe file.
How Coston El compares
Coston El is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.7:1 | ▼ 20% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 96.1% | ▲ 55% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 211 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
211
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
96.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 21% in Texas - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
35.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,634
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 211 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 47.4%
African American 27.5%
White 18.0%
Two or More 7.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 47.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.2, Coston El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
District finance for Lufkin Isd reports $14,634 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Coston El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lufkin H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lufkin Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Burley Pri | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Slack El | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brandon El | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Coston El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,453
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 426
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 386
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~211 students)
Frequently asked questions about Coston El
How many students attend Coston El?
Coston El has 211 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lufkin, TX. CCD year-over-year: 204 (2022-23) → 192 (2023-24), down 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Coston El?
The student-teacher ratio at Coston El is 11.7:1, which is 20% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 25% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Coston El?
96.1% of students at Coston El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Coston El?
The largest demographic group at Coston El is Hispanic or Latino at 47.4% of enrollment, in Lufkin, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Coston El?
Coston El has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Coston El rank among elementary schools in Lufkin?
By Resource Investment Index, Coston El ranks #4 of 8 elementary schools in Lufkin, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Lufkin on the city page.
What other schools are in Lufkin Isd?
Besides Coston El, Lufkin Isd also operates Lufkin H S (2,026 students), Lufkin Middle (1,453 students), and Burley Pri (426 students). See the Lufkin Isd district page for the complete list.