School overview
At a glance
Reported students
211
NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported
Teachers (FTE)
15.36
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.7:1
Calculated, not a class-size measure
Grades served
03–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas elementary enrollment
5th percentile
Compared with 4,660 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
268
COSTON EL: 211 reported students.
State peer staffing position
30th percentile
13.7:1 reported; state peer median 14.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Profile interpretation
What the reported data says about COSTON EL
COSTON EL is a public elementary school serving grades 03–05 in LUFKIN. It is one of 17 current school records connected to LUFKIN ISD. NCES reports 211 students for 2024–25.
Among 4,660 elementary schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 519 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 5th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.7:1, close to the Texas median of 14.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The two largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (47.4%) and Black (27.5%). English learners represent 25.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 21.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Turn data into a school visit
Questions worth asking COSTON EL
- 1How do the reported 13.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 15.36 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How are the school's 1 counselor FTE allocated across grades and student needs?
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Student context
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 25.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 21.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 95.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
People available to students
Support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White18%
- Hispanic47.4%
- Black27.5%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial7.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Learning opportunities
Programs reported by the school
Advanced Placement
Not reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported
Program availability is from CRDC 2021–22 and can change. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Continue exploring
Other schools in LUFKIN ISD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
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246 reported students
KURTH PRI
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253 reported students
DUNBAR PRI
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268 reported students
BROOKHOLLOW EL
Elementary · Grades 03–05
273 reported students
HERTY PRI
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276 reported students