Enrollment
9
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 482855000536
Juvenile Detent Ctr — Lufkin, TX
Federal NCES profile for Juvenile Detent Ctr, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 53/100.
👥 Class size 76
🌟 Gifted program 30
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Lufkin Isd · Texas
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
6:1
vs 14.6:1 Texas avg
-59% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Juvenile Detent Ctr compares with Texas and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Juvenile Detent Ctr reports 9 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 1.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 6:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 59% below the Texas state mean of 14.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 62% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
On the finance side, the surrounding Lufkin Isd spends $16,808 per pupil district-wide, below the Texas average of $17,150 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 35.8% from local sources (property taxes), 44.5% from the state, and 19.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (C-), calculated from 2 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Juvenile Detent Ctr compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Texas state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 6:1 | ▼ 59% | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 9 | top 3% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
6:1
students per teacher
— 59% below state mean
Top 2% in Texas — lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$16,808
per pupil, district-wide
— below Texas avg of $17,150
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
Enrollment 9 Top 3% in Texas — larger than 97% of 9,061 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 1.0
Students per teacher 6:1 -59% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 482855000536
Student demographics
White 55.6%
African American 33.3%
Hispanic or Latino 11.1%
Largest group: White at 55.6% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 2
Expulsions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lufkin Isd, which includes Juvenile Detent Ctr.
$16,808
Per student
-2%
vs Texas
Avg $17,150
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 35.8%
State 44.5%
Federal 19.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,026
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Enrollment
- 1,453
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Enrollment
- 426
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Enrollment
- 386
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Juvenile Detent Ctr
How many students attend Juvenile Detent Ctr?
Juvenile Detent Ctr has 9 students enrolled. It is a other school in LUFKIN, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Juvenile Detent Ctr?
The student-teacher ratio at Juvenile Detent Ctr is 6:1, which is 59% lower than the Texas average of 14.6:1 and 62% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Juvenile Detent Ctr?
The largest demographic group at Juvenile Detent Ctr is White at 55.6%. The school serves a student body in LUFKIN, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Juvenile Detent Ctr?
Juvenile Detent Ctr has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (C-) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.