Garrett Primary serves 349 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 349 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Garrett Primary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Garrett Primary's student population of 349 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
349 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Garrett Primary is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
45%
53%
Black
41%
13%
White
10%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Garrett Primary?
349 students attend Garrett Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Garrett Primary students are Hispanic, 41% of students are Black, 10% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Garrett Primary?
Garrett Primary has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Garrett Primary offer ?
Garrett Primary offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Garrett Primary part of?
Garrett Primary is part of Lufkin Independent School District.
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