Very Good
#2811 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 33% in state
Sarah Strinden EL
Elementary School · Pineywoods Community Academy · Lufkin, TX
A Pineywoods Community Academy charter elementary school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.
602 S RAGUET ST, Lufkin, TX 75904
- Math 39% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 62% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 18:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sarah Strinden EL score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 27 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 51% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 69% (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
63%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Sarah Strinden 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 67Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,738/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lufkin), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$59,325
Median home value
$173,000
Median rent
$1,086/mo
College educated
19.2%
Homeownership
57.7%
Poverty rate
16.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 75904; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Special ServicesEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK–2 | 0.9 mi | 9 | Compare → |
| Kurth PriEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | PK–2 | 1.0 mi | 253 | Compare → |
| Trout PriEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | PK–2 | 1.1 mi | 251 | Compare → |
| Tots on the Move Child Education CenterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–8 | 1.4 mi | 22 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Pineywoods Community Academy
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $10,941NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Sarah Strinden EL is listed in PINEYWOODS COMMUNITY ACADEMY; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sarah Strinden EL
Sarah Strinden EL is a public elementary school in Lufkin, TX, part of Pineywoods Community Academy, serving approximately 505 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 18:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #2,811 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sarah Strinden EL
What grades does Sarah Strinden EL serve?
Sarah Strinden EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Sarah Strinden EL?
Sarah Strinden EL has an enrollment of approximately 505 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sarah Strinden EL?
The student-teacher ratio at Sarah Strinden EL is 18:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sarah Strinden EL rank in TX?
Sarah Strinden EL ranks #2,811 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Sarah Strinden EL's MySchoolScout rating?
Sarah Strinden EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Sarah Strinden EL?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sarah Strinden EL has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Sarah Strinden EL a charter school?
Yes, Sarah Strinden EL is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Sarah Strinden EL a Title I school?
No, Sarah Strinden EL is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sarah Strinden EL?
63.0% of students at Sarah Strinden 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 505
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Angelina County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.9%
- Phone
- (936) 634-5515
- Area population (ZIP 75904)
- 33,578
- Area average commute
- 21.3 min
- Area median age
- 36.5
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.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 75904; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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