Enrollment
683
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lufkin, TX
W F Peavy Pri
Federal NCES profile for W F Peavy Pri, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482379008687
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
W F Peavy Pri earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #3 of 8
- schools in Lufkin · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 53.3%
- free-lunch eligible
W F Peavy Pri has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, W F Peavy Pri ranks #3 of 8 schools in Lufkin, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
48.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
53.3%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How W F Peavy Pri compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at W F Peavy Pri
W F Peavy Pri is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Lufkin, Texas, enrolling 683 students.
At 14.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Texas median, within a few percentage points of the 14.7:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 53.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 683 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 1,402 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #662.
Its student body is led by White (61%) and Hispanic or Latino (26%) (diversity index 56/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 683 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
17.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Hudson Isd spends $10,852 per pupil, 20% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Hudson Isd also operates Hudson H S (783 students) and Hudson Middle (681 students) alongside W F Peavy Pri.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How W F Peavy Pri compares
W F Peavy Pri on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.2:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.3% | ▼ 14% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 683 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
683
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
53.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 50% in Texas - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,852
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 683 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 60.6%
Hispanic or Latino 25.8%
African American 7.3%
Two or More 4.4%
Asian 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 60.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.9, W F Peavy Pri is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hudson Isd, which includes W F Peavy Pri.
$10,852
Per student
-20%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.9%
State 61.9%
Federal 15.3%
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.
How W F Peavy Pri Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hudson H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hudson Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| W H Bonner El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stubblefield Lrn Ctr | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to W F Peavy Pri's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 783
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 681
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 621
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 9
- Students per teacher
- 1.8:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~683 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about W F Peavy Pri
How many students attend W F Peavy Pri?
W F Peavy Pri has 683 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lufkin, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at W F Peavy Pri?
The student-teacher ratio at W F Peavy Pri is 14.2:1, which is 3% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 10% 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 W F Peavy Pri?
53.3% of students at W F Peavy Pri are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of W F Peavy Pri?
The largest demographic group at W F Peavy Pri is White at 60.6% of enrollment, in Lufkin, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for W F Peavy Pri?
W F Peavy Pri has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does W F Peavy Pri rank among schools in Lufkin?
By Resource Investment Index, W F Peavy Pri ranks #3 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.
Is W F Peavy Pri a good school?
W F Peavy Pri earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Hudson Isd?
Besides W F Peavy Pri, Hudson Isd also operates Hudson H S (783 students), Hudson Middle (681 students), and W H Bonner El (621 students). See the Hudson Isd district page for the complete list.
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