Enrollment
276
Elementary
DISTRICT 277 · STATE 519
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·LUFKIN ISD·NCES 482855007771
Herty Primary School
2804 PAUL AVE, LUFKIN, TX 75901 · (936) 639-2241 · Angelina County
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY33-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL276 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
13.6:1
20 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 15.0:1 · STATE 15.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
95%
262 students
DISTRICT 88% · STATE 65%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 28 | 10% |
| Kindergarten | 81 | 29% |
| Grade 1 | 82 | 30% |
| Grade 2 | 85 | 31% |
Student demographics
66%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 66% · STATE 63% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Schools most like Herty Primary School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herty Primary School this school | 276 | 94.9% | N/A |
| The Ann Windle School for Young Children DENTON | 274 | 94.5% | N/A |
| Brenham Early Childhood Learning Center BRENHAM | 242 | 91.7% | N/A |
| Haynes Head Start WICHITA FALLS | 282 | 98.9% | N/A |
| Brookhollow Elementary School LUFKIN | 273 | 93.4% | 28.8% |
| Coston Elementary School LUFKIN | 211 | 95.7% | 29.5% |
Matched among Texas elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Herty Primary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Texas | In Angelina County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 276 | #4,325 of 4,938 | #12 of 21 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 13.6:1 | #1,185 of 4,622 | #7 of 19 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 66.1% | #884 of 4,628 | #8 of 19 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 94.9% | #521 of 4,789 | #3 of 20 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +0.4% | #1,284 of 1,307 | N/A |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
276
+21 (+8%) vs 2020
-8% since 2000-01, when it was 299
Student : Teacher
13.6:1
was 10.6:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 276 | 20.4 | 13.6:1 | 95% (262) |
| 2023-24 | 281 | 23.5 | 12.0:1 | 93% (262) |
| 2022-23 | 262 | 24 | 10.9:1 | 93% (244) |
| 2020-21 | 255 | 24 | 10.6:1 | 94% (239) |
| 2017-18 | 275 | 24.8 | 11.1:1 | 84% (230) |
| 2015-16 | 409 | 29 | 14.1:1 | 87% (354) |
| 2010-11 | 429 | 30 | 14.3:1 | 92% (396) |
| 2000-01 | 299 | 25 | 12.0:1 | 85% (255) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Herty Primary School.
Since 2017-18: students unchanged (275 to 276); teachers down 18% (24.8 to 20.4).
About Herty Primary School
Herty Primary School is a small elementary school in LUFKIN, Texas. School enrollment was 276 students in 2024-25, in pre-K through 2. For comparison, elementary schools in Texas average about 519 students.
The 16 schools of LUFKIN ISD, including Herty Primary School, enroll 6,865 students.
Federal enrollment data show Hispanic students as the largest group at Herty Primary School, at 46%. Beyond that, enrollment is 30% Black, 17% White, and 6% multiracial. The Hispanic share of the county population is lower, at 24%. Pick two students at random and there is a 66% chance they belong to different racial or ethnic groups; that figure is the school's diversity index.
Staffing totals 20.4 full-time-equivalent teachers, and the student-to-teacher ratio is 13.6:1. That is lower than the 15.1:1 average for elementary schools in Texas. A measure often used for student poverty, free or reduced-price lunch eligibility, stands at 95%. The 70% average for public schools in Angelina County is 25 points lower.
Among Angelina County residents, the median household income is $60,960, about 18% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and the poverty rate is about 12%. Besides Herty Primary School, Angelina County has 42 other public schools.
Lufkin High School is the public school closest to Herty Primary School, about 1.0 miles away. The count of other public schools within five miles is at least 8.
Herty Primary School has an NCES locale of Town: Remote.
2024-25 enrollment was 276, an 8% rise from 255 in 2020-21. The school's ratio rose from 10.6:1 to 13.6:1 between 2020-21 and 2024-25.
Parents and students can post about sports tryouts, band and choir, and theater at Herty Primary School. Alumni can share how the school prepared them.
Angelina County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
87,275
Census ACS
Median income
$60,960
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
18%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
12%
Below federal line
Schools in county
43
15,649 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in LUFKIN ISD
- Lufkin High SchoolHigh · 2,026 students
- Lufkin Middle SchoolMiddle · 1,453 students
- Burley Primary SchoolElementary · 426 students
- Slack Elementary SchoolElementary · 408 students
- Brandon Elementary SchoolElementary · 386 students
- Garrett Primary SchoolElementary · 344 students
Other schools in LUFKIN
- Lufkin High SchoolHigh · 2,026 students
- Lufkin Middle SchoolMiddle · 1,453 students
- Hudson High SchoolHigh · 783 students
- W F Peavy Primary SchoolElementary · 683 students
- Hudson Middle SchoolMiddle · 681 students
- W H Bonner Elementary SchoolElementary · 621 students
Nearby schools
- Lufkin High School1.0 mi · 2,026
- Coston Elementary School1.4 mi · 211
- Special Services2.3 mi · 11
- Juvenile Detent Center2.3 mi · 9
- Dunbar Primary School2.3 mi · 268
- Garrett Primary School2.3 mi · 344
Frequently asked questions
About Herty Primary SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at Herty Primary School?
Herty Primary School enrolls approximately 276 students in grades PK-02.
What grades does Herty Primary School serve?
Herty Primary School serves grades PK-02.
How many teachers does Herty Primary School have?
Herty Primary School employs 20 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.6:1.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Herty Primary School?
At Herty Primary School, the student body is approximately 17% White, 46% Hispanic, 30% Black, 6% Two or more.
What district is Herty Primary School in?
Herty Primary School is part of LUFKIN ISD.
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