- Enrollment
- 2,026
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lufkin, TX
Herty Pri
Federal NCES profile for Herty Pri, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482855007771
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Herty Pri earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #7 of 8
- schools in Lufkin · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.5:1
- small classes for Texas
- 89.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Herty Pri has class sizes smaller than 81% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Herty Pri ranks #7 of 8 schools in Lufkin, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Herty Pri grew from 262 students in 2022-23 to 281 in 2023-24 (+7.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 23.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+19 students YoY 482855007771 · Lufkin, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
276 enr · 11.5:1 · 89.3% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Lufkin H S (2,026 students)
Herty Pri grew from 262 students in 2022-23 to 281 in 2023-24 (+7.3%). Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 23.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Herty 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 276
Herty Pri
276 students
What this shows Herty Pri reports 276 students on the CCD universe file.
How Herty Pri compares
Herty Pri is a growing 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 | 11.5:1 | ▼ 22% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.3% | ▲ 44% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 276 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
276
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
89.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% 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
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 19% in Texas - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
52.5%
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 276 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 46.4%
African American 30.1%
White 17.4%
Two or More 5.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 46.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.0, Herty Pri 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 Herty 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 | Similar economic need | Similar 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 | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Herty 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 other 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 (~276 students)
Frequently asked questions about Herty Pri
How many students attend Herty Pri?
Herty Pri has 276 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lufkin, TX. CCD year-over-year: 262 (2022-23) → 281 (2023-24), up 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Herty Pri?
The student-teacher ratio at Herty Pri is 11.5:1, which is 22% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 27% 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 Herty Pri?
89.3% of students at Herty Pri are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Herty Pri?
The largest demographic group at Herty Pri is Hispanic or Latino at 46.4% of enrollment, in Lufkin, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Herty Pri?
Herty Pri has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Herty Pri rank among schools in Lufkin?
By Resource Investment Index, Herty Pri ranks #7 of 8 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 schools in Lufkin on the city page.
What other schools are in Lufkin Isd?
Besides Herty 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.