Slack Elementary

Summary:

Slack Elementary is a public magnet elementary school serving grades 2-5 in the Lufkin Independent School District (ISD) in Lufkin, Texas. With a student population of 520, Slack Elementary has a predominantly Hispanic student body (66.73%), followed by White (17.88%), African American (12.69%), and other races. The school has been rated 2 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger for the 2023-2024 school year, placing it in the bottom half of Texas elementary schools.

Slack Elementary stands out for several key factors. It has a significantly higher percentage of Hispanic students (66.73%) compared to nearby schools, which range from 21.15% to 46.18% Hispanic students. Additionally, Slack Elementary has a very high percentage of students (86.35%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. This is higher than the surrounding schools, which range from 65.83% to 97.06% free/reduced lunch recipients. Academically, Slack Elementary's student performance on STAAR tests is generally lower than the state and district averages, particularly in reading and mathematics. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 3rd grade reading proficiency rate was 41.6%, compared to the state average of 48.85% and the district average of 37.92%.

Slack Elementary's performance has been declining over the past several years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 1799 out of 4286 Texas elementary schools in 2015-2016 to 2905 out of 4675 in 2023-2024. While Slack Elementary's performance is generally lower than the state and district averages, some nearby schools, such as Brandon Elementary and Sarah Strinden Elementary, have demonstrated stronger academic results. This suggests that there may be opportunities to learn from the practices and approaches of these higher-performing schools to help address the challenges faced by Slack Elementary.


Detail:

Public, Magnet 2-5

 1305 Fuller Springs Dr
       Lufkin, TX  75901-6515


(936) 639-2279

District: Lufkin Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
2905th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,924 Help


Students who attend Slack Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Lufkin Middle
High:    Lufkin High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.1 Help
Number of students:  481

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
67.8%
White:
18.3%
African American:
11.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  85.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Slack Elementary ranks worse than 62.1% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 3rd among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Lufkin Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 38.45. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Slack Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Lufkin Independent School District (Isd). Racial makeup is: Hispanic (67.8%), White (18.3%), African American (11.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 85.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Slack Elementary is 13.1, which is the 6th best among 5 elementary schools in the Lufkin Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Slack Elementary is $10,924. 7 elementary schools in the Lufkin Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Slack Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Slack Elementary 2905th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Slack Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Lufkin Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Lufkin Independent School District (Isd) 719th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Slack Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Slack Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 50.99 1966th 3465 43.3%
2005 51.66 1954th 3475 43.8%
2006 54.32 1818th 3476 47.7%
2007 67.71 1215th 3724 67.4%
2008 43.91 2480th 3768 34.2%
2009 54.22 2020th 3884 48.0%
2010 56.08 2009th 3937 49.0%
2011 56.41 2037th 4095 50.3%
2012 46.91 2456th 4206 41.6%
2013 41.65 2776th 4221 34.2%
2014 51.40 2239th 4260 47.4%
2015 59.45 1821st 4320 57.8%
2016 59.51 1799th 4286 58.0%
2017 37.90 2663rd 4329 38.5%
2018 28.09 3306th 4359 24.2%
2019 33.47 3123rd 4479 30.3%
2021 47.25 2180th 4578 52.4%
2022 44.23 2486th 4581 45.7%
2023 33.85 3167th 4647 31.8%
2024 38.45 2905th 4675 37.9%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Slack Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 34.02 734th 1004 26.9%
2023 32.44 821st 1099 25.3%
2024 41.26 709th 1114 36.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Slack Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.73 2116th 3226 34.4%
2019 34.63 2418th 3333 27.5%
2021 51.51 1388th 3446 59.7%
2022 44.64 1959th 3487 43.8%
2023 35.31 2506th 3556 29.5%
2024 34.69 2513th 3638 30.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Slack Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.39 2206th 3558 38.0%
2019 52.97 1254th 3684 66.0%
2021 63.49 781st 3799 79.4%
2022 22.42 3545th 3952 10.3%
2023 29.74 3145th 4086 23.0%
2024 34.81 2906th 4261 31.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Slack Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.35 3149th 4264 26.1%
2019 37.89 2925th 4309 32.1%
2021 59.59 1427th 4451 67.9%
2022 50.59 2110th 4477 52.9%
2023 37.55 3048th 4521 32.6%
2024 33.55 3330th 4560 27.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Slack Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.29 3413th 4306 20.7%
2019 30.47 3301st 4348 24.1%
2021 48.38 2122nd 4499 52.8%
2022 45.24 2453rd 4561 46.2%
2023 34.69 3124th 4588 31.9%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Slack Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.32 2478th 4240 41.6%
2019 42.65 2494th 4295 41.9%
2021 64.00 1004th 4331 76.8%
2022 56.81 1617th 4461 63.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Slack Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.25 3166th 4319 26.7%
2019 37.88 2799th 4357 35.8%
2021 47.07 2137th 4498 52.5%
2022 43.18 2545th 4563 44.2%
2023 34.53 3109th 4585 32.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Slack Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.57 2010th 2483 19.0%
2019 19.77 2302nd 2515 8.5%
2021 40.75 1388th 2444 43.2%
2022 50.43 1070th 2421 55.8%
2023 55.57 889th 2443 63.6%
2024 49.68 1114th 2421 54.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Slack Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.68 3328th 4168 20.2%
2019 38.50 2724th 4188 35.0%
2021 56.80 1524th 4329 64.8%
2022 45.52 2415th 4376 44.8%
2023 33.78 3178th 4401 27.8%
2024 30.66 3358th 4431 24.2%
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Rank History for White students at Slack Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.89 2271st 3127 27.4%
2019 40.14 2040th 3142 35.1%
2021 38.04 2024th 3082 34.3%
2022 51.19 1530th 3082 50.4%
2023 36.49 2144th 3106 31.0%
2024 58.46 1244th 3078 59.6%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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by a parent
Saturday, January 14, 2017

Open Quote Great school--small town feel in a 6A district. Great teachers and staff who make you feel at home when you visit. Highly recommended! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Slack Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1999 303 12 3 409 2 n/a n/a 0 729
2000 259 13 5 413 0 n/a n/a 0 690
2001 250 6 4 446 0 n/a n/a 0 706
2002 249 18 1 506 0 n/a n/a 0 774
2003 249 18 1 506 0 n/a n/a 0 774
2004 272 35 1 494 0 n/a n/a 0 802
2005 278 50 4 340 0 n/a n/a 0 672
2006 277 72 2 333 0 n/a n/a 0 684
2007 294 61 2 376 0 n/a n/a 0 733
2008 282 49 4 453 0 n/a n/a 0 788
2009 272 51 5 526 2 n/a n/a 0 856
2010 124 28 0 262 0 n/a n/a 0 414
2011 108 26 1 299 0 0 12 0 446
2012 101 27 2 302 1 0 7 0 440
2013 101 26 3 282 1 0 6 0 419
2014 107 35 3 279 1 0 3 0 428
2015 109 30 3 276 0 0 4 0 422
2016 109 36 2 286 1 0 4 0 438
2017 139 31 2 347 1 0 1 0 521
2018 139 41 1 354 1 1 2 0 539
2019 122 48 1 374 0 1 5 0 551
2020 108 53 2 360 0 1 9 0 533
2021 77 60 1 356 0 0 12 0 506
2022 92 55 2 341 0 0 13 0 503
2023 93 66 2 347 0 0 12 0 520
2024 88 55 2 326 0 0 10 0 481

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Slack Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1999 729 51.2 14.2 64.6
2000 690 51.6 13.4 66.4
2001 706 50.7 13.9 68.1
2002 774 52.4 14.8 72
2003 774 52.4 14.8 72
2004 802 53.5 15.0 70.4
2005 672 45.6 14.7 67
2006 684 47.9 14.3 68.4
2007 733 49.9 14.7 68.3
2008 788 54.4 14.5 71.1
2009 856 55.2 15.5 74.1
2010 414 26.8 15.4 80
2011 446 31.0 14.3 77.1
2012 440 33.3 13.1 78.4
2013 419 32.3 12.9 76.8
2014 428 32.0 13.3 77.3
2015 422 32.0 13.1 76.1
2016 438 33.0 13.2 78.1
2017 521 37.3 13.9 79.8
2018 539 38.8 13.8 80.7
2019 551 37.2 14.7 84.4
2020 533 38.0 14.0 88.9
2021 506 38.9 12.9 87.7
2022 503 38.2 13.1 85.3
2023 520 39.1 13.2 86.3
2024 481 36.6 13.1 85.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Slack Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1999 729 51.2 14.2 64.6
2000 690 51.6 13.4 66.4
2001 706 50.7 13.9 68.1
2002 774 52.4 14.8 72
2003 774 52.4 14.8 72
2004 802 53.5 15.0 70.4
2005 672 45.6 14.7 67
2006 684 47.9 14.3 68.4
2007 733 49.9 14.7 68.3
2008 788 54.4 14.5 71.1
2009 856 55.2 15.5 74.1
2010 414 26.8 15.4 80
2011 446 31.0 14.3 77.1
2012 440 33.3 13.1 78.4
2013 419 32.3 12.9 76.8
2014 428 32.0 13.3 77.3
2015 422 32.0 13.1 76.1
2016 438 33.0 13.2 78.1
2017 521 37.3 13.9 79.8
2018 539 38.8 13.8 80.7
2019 551 37.2 14.7 84.4
2020 533 38.0 14.0 88.9
2021 506 38.9 12.9 87.7
2022 503 38.2 13.1 85.3
2023 520 39.1 13.2 86.3
2024 481 36.6 13.1 85.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Slack Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,086 (12.9%) $7,345 (87.1%) $8,431
2020 $1,118 (12.5%) $7,841 (87.5%) $8,959
2021 $1,808 (16.6%) $9,116 (83.4%) $10,924

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Slack Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 3123rd of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 3167th of 4647 Elementary schools
 1.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Slack Elementary)3243
 11%
   3rd Grade Reading (Lufkin Independent School District (Isd))3446
 12%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Slack Elementary)4640
 6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Lufkin Independent School District (Isd))3838
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Slack Elementary)3936
 3%
   4th Grade Reading (Lufkin Independent School District (Isd))3539
 4%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Slack Elementary)4039
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Lufkin Independent School District (Isd))3838
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Slack Elementary)4051
 11%
   5th Grade Reading (Lufkin Independent School District (Isd))4452
 8%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Slack Elementary)4027
 13%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Lufkin Independent School District (Isd))5039
 11%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Slack Elementary)4119
 22%
   5th Grade Science (Lufkin Independent School District (Isd))4527
 18%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%
5th Grade Science (Slack Elementary)038
 38%
   5th Grade Science (Lufkin Independent School District (Isd))038
 38%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)189
 9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students551520
 5.6%
African American4866
 37.5%
American Indian00
Asian12
 100%
Hispanic374347
 7.2%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White12293
 23.8%
Two or More Races512
 140%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients84.4%86.3%
 2%


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Students at Slack Elementary are 68% Hispanic, 18% White, 11% African American, 2% Two or more races.

Slack Elementary ranks 2905th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 481 students attended Slack Elementary.

Students who attend Slack Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Lufkin Middle
High : Lufkin High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Texas Education Agency.

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