- Enrollment
- 2,026
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lufkin, TX
Special Services
Federal NCES profile for Special Services, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482855007776
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Special Services earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Texas schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Texas.
- #2 of 8
- schools in Lufkin · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11:1
- small classes for Texas
- 18.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Special Services has class sizes smaller than 85% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Special Services ranks #2 of 8 schools in Lufkin, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Special Services shrank from 11 students in 2022-23 to 9 in 2023-24 (-18.2%).
Teacher FTE held 1.0 → 1.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-2 students YoY 482855007776 · Lufkin, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
11 enr · 11:1 · 18.2% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Lufkin H S (2,026 students)
Special Services shrank from 11 students in 2022-23 to 9 in 2023-24 (-18.2%). Teacher FTE held 1.0 → 1.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Special Services 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 11
Special Services
11 students
What this shows Special Services reports 11 students on the CCD universe file.
How Special Services compares
Special Services 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 | 11:1 | ▼ 25% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.2% | ▼ 71% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 11 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11:1
Leaner classes than 83% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
11
Bigger than 2% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 15% in Texas - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
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
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 45.5%
White 27.3%
African American 18.2%
Two or More 9.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 45.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.7, Special Services 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 Special Services Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lufkin H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lufkin Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Burley Pri | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Slack El | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brandon El | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Special Services'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 (~11 students)
Frequently asked questions about Special Services
How many students attend Special Services?
Special Services has 11 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Lufkin, TX. CCD year-over-year: 11 (2022-23) → 9 (2023-24), down 2.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Special Services?
The student-teacher ratio at Special Services is 11:1, which is 25% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 30% 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 Special Services?
18.2% of students at Special Services are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Special Services?
The largest demographic group at Special Services is Hispanic or Latino at 45.5% of enrollment, in Lufkin, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Special Services?
Special Services has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Special Services rank among schools in Lufkin?
By Resource Investment Index, Special Services ranks #2 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 Special Services, 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.