- Enrollment
- 2,026
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lufkin, TX
Lufkin Middle
Federal NCES profile for Lufkin Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 482855007763
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 5
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lufkin Middle earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in Lufkin · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.1:1
- small classes for Texas
- 86.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Lufkin Middle has class sizes smaller than 76% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lufkin Middle ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Lufkin, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Lufkin Middle held near 1,474 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 120.9 → 118.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 482855007763 · Lufkin, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
1,453 enr · 12.1:1 · 86.7% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Lufkin H S (2,026 students)
Lufkin Middle held near 1,474 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 120.9 → 118.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Lufkin Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lufkin H S
Lufkin H S
2,026 students
- This school
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 Middle reports 1,453 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lufkin Middle compares
Lufkin Middle 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 | 12.1:1 | ▼ 18% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.7% | ▲ 40% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,453 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,453
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
86.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 24% in Texas - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
37.9%
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 363 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
389
in-school suspensions + 114 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 26.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 34.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 46.0%
African American 27.3%
White 21.2%
Two or More 4.4%
Asian 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 46.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.7, Lufkin Middle 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 Lufkin Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lufkin H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Burley Pri | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Slack El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower 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 Middle'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 middle 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 (~1,453 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lufkin Middle
How many students attend Lufkin Middle?
Lufkin Middle has 1,453 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lufkin, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,487 (2022-23) → 1,474 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lufkin Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Lufkin Middle is 12.1:1, which is 18% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 23% 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 Middle?
86.7% of students at Lufkin Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lufkin Middle?
The largest demographic group at Lufkin Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 46.0% of enrollment, in Lufkin, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lufkin Middle?
Lufkin Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Lufkin Middle rank among middle schools in Lufkin?
By Resource Investment Index, Lufkin Middle ranks #3 of 3 middle 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 middle schools in Lufkin on the city page.
What other schools are in Lufkin Isd?
Besides Lufkin Middle, Lufkin Isd also operates Lufkin H S (2,026 students), Burley Pri (426 students), and Slack El (408 students). See the Lufkin Isd district page for the complete list.