Special Services serves 11 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 11 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Special Services ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Special Services's student population of 11 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Total Students
11 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Special Services is 0.57, 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
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
55%
53%
Black
9%
13%
White
36%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
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 Special Services?
11 students attend Special Services.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Special Services students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, and 9% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Special Services?
Special Services has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Special Services offer ?
Special Services offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1
What school district is Special Services part of?
Special Services is part of Lufkin Independent School District.
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