GARRETT PRI

LUFKIN ISD
229 LEACH ST
LUFKIN, TX 75904
349 Students
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K
School Overview
Garrett Primary School, located at 507 Kurth Drive in Lufkin, Texas, is an integral part of the Lufkin Independent School District. As a primary school, it serves the youngest students in the community, typically focusing on early childhood education and foundational learning. The school is dedicated to creating a nurturing environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the establishment of a positive attitude toward lifelong learning during these critical early years.

As a member of the Lufkin ISD system, Garrett Primary benefits from the district’s broader resources and commitment to fostering a strong educational foundation for all students. The school works closely with families and the local Lufkin community to ensure that students are prepared for the transition to elementary school. By focusing on essential literacy, numeracy, and interpersonal skills, Garrett Primary aims to set its students on a successful path as they begin their educational journey within the district.
349
Total Students
20.0
Full-Time Teachers
17.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
98.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    158 (45.3 %)
  • Black
    142 (40.7 %)
  • White
    33 (9.5 %)
  • Two or More
    15 (4.3 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.3 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Pre Kindergarten
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: LUFKIN ISD
Phone: (936)634-8418
Website: http://www.lufkinisd.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students: 349
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 20.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 340
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 4

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 349
Gender Ratio