Herty Primary serves 262 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 262 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Herty Primary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Herty Primary's student population of 262 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
262 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Herty Primary is 0.68, which is more 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
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
46%
53%
Black
26%
13%
White
22%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Herty Primary often compared to?
Herty Primaryis often viewed alongside schools like Dunbar Primary, Burley Primary by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Herty Primary?
262 students attend Herty Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Herty Primary students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 22% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Herty Primary?
Herty Primary has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Herty Primary offer ?
Herty Primary offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Herty Primary part of?
Herty Primary is part of Lufkin Independent School District.
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