Kurth Primary serves 264 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 264 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kurth Primary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Kurth Primary's student population of 264 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
264 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Kurth Primary is 0.72, 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
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
33%
53%
Black
30%
13%
White
29%
26%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Kurth Primary often compared to?
Kurth Primaryis often viewed alongside schools like Trout Primary by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Kurth Primary?
264 students attend Kurth Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Kurth Primary students are Hispanic, 30% of students are Black, 29% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kurth Primary?
Kurth Primary has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kurth Primary offer ?
Kurth Primary offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Kurth Primary part of?
Kurth Primary is part of Lufkin Independent School District.
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