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#4273 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 50% in state
Coston EL
Elementary School · Lufkin ISD · Lufkin, TX
A Lufkin ISD elementary school serving grades 3rd – 5th.
P O BOX 1407, Lufkin, TX 75902
- Math 34% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 33% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 12:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Coston EL score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 34% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
96.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Coston EL sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 45Car-Dependent
- Bike 56Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,738/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Patrick Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 53 | Compare → |
| Tots on the Move Child Education CenterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–8 | 1.1 mi | 22 | Compare → |
| Brandon ELEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | 3–5 | 1.3 mi | 377 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Lufkin ISD
- Schools in district
- 17
- Rank in district
- #7 of 14
- District spending per student
- $14,634NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Coston EL is listed in LUFKIN ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Coston EL
Coston EL is a public elementary school in Lufkin, TX, part of Lufkin ISD, serving approximately 192 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #4,273 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Coston EL
What grades does Coston EL serve?
Coston EL serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Coston EL?
Coston EL has an enrollment of approximately 192 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Coston EL?
The student-teacher ratio at Coston EL is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Coston EL rank in TX?
Coston EL ranks #4,273 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Coston EL's MySchoolScout rating?
Coston EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Coston EL?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Coston EL has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Coston EL a charter school?
No, Coston EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Coston EL a Title I school?
No, Coston EL is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Coston EL?
96.9% of students at Coston EL qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 192
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Angelina County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.2%
- Phone
- (936) 639-3118
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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