Dunbar Primary serves 327 students in grades Kindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 327 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dunbar Primary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Dunbar Primary's student population of 327 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
327 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Mascot
Tigers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Dunbar Primary is 0.69, 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
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
22%
53%
Black
41%
13%
White
31%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Tigers
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Dunbar Primary often compared to?
Dunbar Primaryis often viewed alongside schools like Herty Primary, Burley Primary by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Dunbar Primary?
327 students attend Dunbar Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Dunbar Primary students are Black, 31% of students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dunbar Primary?
Dunbar Primary has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dunbar Primary offer ?
Dunbar Primary offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2
What school district is Dunbar Primary part of?
Dunbar Primary is part of Lufkin Independent School District.
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