Dunbar Primary serves 268 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 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 268 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- 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 268 students has declined by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 31% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
268 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Colors
Blue and Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Dunbar Primary is 0.71, 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
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
25%
54%
Black
34%
13%
White
34%
24%
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.9%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Tigers
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Dunbar Primary often compared to?
Dunbar Primaryis often viewed alongside schools like Burley Primary by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Dunbar Primary?
268 students attend Dunbar Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Dunbar Primary students are Black, 34% of students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% 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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