- Enrollment
- 2,026
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lufkin, TX
Dunbar Pri
Federal NCES profile for Dunbar Pri, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 482855007768
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dunbar Pri earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #1 of 8
- elementary schools in Lufkin · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.3:1
- small classes for Texas
- 76.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Dunbar Pri has class sizes smaller than 88% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dunbar Pri ranks #1 of 8 elementary schools in Lufkin, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-56 students YoY
Dunbar Pri shrank from 383 students in 2022-23 to 327 in 2023-24 (-14.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 26.0 → 25.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-56 students YoY 482855007768 · Lufkin, TX Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
268 enr · 10.3:1 · 76.5% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Lufkin H S (2,026 students)
Dunbar Pri shrank from 383 students in 2022-23 to 327 in 2023-24 (-14.6%). Teacher FTE lost 26.0 → 25.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Dunbar Pri 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 268
Dunbar Pri
268 students
What this shows Dunbar Pri reports 268 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dunbar Pri compares
Dunbar Pri 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 | 10.3:1 | ▼ 30% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.5% | ▲ 24% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 268 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.3:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
268
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.3:1
students per teacher
- 30% below state mean
Top 12% in Texas - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
56.7%
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 268 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 34.3%
African American 33.6%
Hispanic or Latino 25.0%
Two or More 6.0%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: White at 34.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.3, Dunbar Pri is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lufkin Isd reports $14,634 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dunbar Pri Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lufkin H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lufkin Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Burley Pri | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Slack El | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brandon El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dunbar Pri'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 (~268 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Dunbar Pri
How many students attend Dunbar Pri?
Dunbar Pri has 268 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lufkin, TX. CCD year-over-year: 383 (2022-23) → 327 (2023-24), down 56.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dunbar Pri?
The student-teacher ratio at Dunbar Pri is 10.3:1, which is 30% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 34% 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 Dunbar Pri?
76.5% of students at Dunbar Pri are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dunbar Pri?
The largest demographic group at Dunbar Pri is White at 34.3% of enrollment, in Lufkin, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dunbar Pri?
Dunbar Pri has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Dunbar Pri rank among elementary schools in Lufkin?
By Resource Investment Index, Dunbar Pri ranks #1 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 Dunbar Pri, 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.