- Enrollment
- 1,453
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Lufkin, TX
Lufkin H S
Federal NCES profile for Lufkin H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 482855007762
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lufkin H S earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #4 of 7
- high schools in Lufkin · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.3:1
- small classes for Texas
- 82.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Lufkin H S has class sizes smaller than 82% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lufkin H S ranks #4 of 7 high schools in Lufkin, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-34 students YoY
Lufkin H S held near 2,101 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-34 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 180.8 → 175.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-34 students YoY 482855007762 · Lufkin, TX High · LARGE · TRAD
2,026 enr · 11.3:1 · 82.2% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Lufkin Middle (1,453 students)
Lufkin H S held near 2,101 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-34 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 180.8 → 175.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Lufkin H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
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
- Garrett Pri 344
Garrett Pri
344 students
What this shows Lufkin H S reports 2,026 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lufkin H S compares
Lufkin H S held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.3:1 | ▼ 23% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.2% | ▲ 33% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,026 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
2,026
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% 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
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 18% in Texas - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
41.4%
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
293
in-school suspensions + 168 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 48.8%
African American 27.0%
White 20.2%
Two or More 2.6%
Asian 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 48.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.7, Lufkin H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
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 Lufkin H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lufkin Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Burley Pri | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Slack El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brandon El | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Garrett Pri | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lufkin H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- Enrollment
- 344
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Nationwide high 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 (~2,026 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lufkin H S
How many students attend Lufkin H S?
Lufkin H S has 2,026 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lufkin, TX. CCD year-over-year: 2,135 (2022-23) → 2,101 (2023-24), nearly flat (-34).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lufkin H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Lufkin H S is 11.3:1, which is 23% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 28% 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 Lufkin H S?
82.2% of students at Lufkin H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lufkin H S?
The largest demographic group at Lufkin H S is Hispanic or Latino at 48.8% of enrollment, in Lufkin, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lufkin H S?
Lufkin H S has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lufkin H S rank among high schools in Lufkin?
By Resource Investment Index, Lufkin H S ranks #4 of 7 high 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 high schools in Lufkin on the city page.
What other schools are in Lufkin Isd?
Besides Lufkin H S, Lufkin Isd also operates Lufkin Middle (1,453 students), Burley Pri (426 students), and Slack El (408 students). See the Lufkin Isd district page for the complete list.