DUNBAR PRI

DUNBAR PRI is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the LUFKIN ISD school district, located in LUFKIN, TX with about 377 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 2nd Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 24 teachers, DUNBAR PRI has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

DUNBAR PRImary School, located at 1806 Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. in Lufkin, Texas, is a core component of the Lufkin Independent School District (LISD). Serving the youngest learners in the district, the school focuses on foundational education, typically catering to students in early childhood programs, such as Pre-Kindergarten through first grade. The school is dedicated to creating a nurturing environment that emphasizes early literacy, social-emotional development, and the establishment of strong academic habits during these critical formative years.

As part of Lufkin ISD, DUNBAR PRImary aligns its educational mission with the district’s broader commitment to preparing students for lifelong success. The school emphasizes community involvement and family engagement, recognizing the importance of a collaborative partnership between educators and parents. By utilizing a curriculum designed to foster curiosity and foundational skills, DUNBAR PRImary strives to ensure that its students are well-prepared for their transition into elementary school and beyond. You can find more information about their specific programs, school calendar, and district resources at their official website: [http://www.lufkinisd.org](http://www.lufkinisd.org).

For more information, contact DUNBAR PRI at (936) 630-4500 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1806 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DR
LUFKIN, TX 75904-1226
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DUNBAR PRI is a public Title I school in LUFKIN, TX with about 377 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Magnet school:
Yes
District:
LUFKIN ISD
Total Students:
377
Teachers:
24.06
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 377 students

White
40.6%
Black or African American
35.3%
Hispanic/Latino
18.6%
Two or more races
2.9%
Asian
2.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%

Female
50.7%
Male
49.3%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.