At a glance
Reported students
512
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
28.75
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas elementary enrollment
49th percentile
Compared with 4,659 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
289
Sarah Strinden El: 512 reported students.
State peer staffing position
91st percentile
17.8:1 reported; state peer median 14.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 502
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.2:1
What the reported data says about Sarah Strinden El
Sarah Strinden El is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Lufkin. It is one of 3 current school records connected to Pineywoods Community Academy. NCES reports 512 students for 2024–25.
Among 4,659 elementary schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 519 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 49th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.8:1, above 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 largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (43.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (36.3%). English learners represent 4.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Sarah Strinden El
- 1How do the reported 17.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 28.75 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?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 4.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 11.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 60.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White43.9%
- Hispanic36.3%
- Black12.9%
- Asian2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.8%
- Multiracial3.9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Pineywoods Community Academy
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Pineywoods Community Academy H S
High · Grades 09–12
289 reported students
Dr Terry Robbins Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
260 reported students
Public schools near Sarah Strinden El
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Special Services Elementary · Lufkin ISD | PK–KG | 11 | 0.9 mi |
| Kurth Pri Elementary · Lufkin ISD | PK–02 | 253 | 1 mi |
| Trout Pri Elementary · Lufkin ISD | PK–02 | 219 | 1.1 mi |
| Coston El Elementary · Lufkin ISD | 03–05 | 211 | 1.6 mi |
| Brandon El Elementary · Lufkin ISD | 03–05 | 386 | 1.9 mi |
| Dunbar Pri Elementary · Lufkin ISD | KG–02 | 268 | 1.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Sarah Strinden El
What grades does Sarah Strinden El serve?
Sarah Strinden El reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Pineywoods Community Academy.
How many students attend Sarah Strinden El?
Sarah Strinden El reported 512 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 49th percentile among 4,659 Texas elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 502 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Sarah Strinden El?
The calculated ratio is 17.8:1, based on 512 students and 28.75 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Texas median for the same school level is 14.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Sarah Strinden El a public, charter, or magnet school?
Sarah Strinden El is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Sarah Strinden El students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
60.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Sarah Strinden El in?
Sarah Strinden El is part of Pineywoods Community Academy, based in Lufkin, TX, which operates 3 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Sarah Strinden El?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Special Services (0.9 mi), Kurth Pri (1 mi), Trout Pri (1.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.