Dunbar Pri vs Sarah Strinden El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dunbar Pri
Lufkin · Public elementary · Grades K–2
268 students
Sarah Strinden El
Lufkin · Charter elementary · Grades PK–5
512 students
| Measure | Dunbar Pri Lufkin, Texas | Sarah Strinden El Lufkin, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2977 of 4,686 | #1381 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #33654 of 50,301 | #21051 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–2 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 268 | 512 |
| Enrollment | 268 | 512 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.9% | 60.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 18.3 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 56% |
| Math proficiency | – | 62% |
| city | Lufkin | Lufkin |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sarah Strinden El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.9 vs 37.5).
- •Sarah Strinden El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.7% vs 86.9%).
- •Dunbar Pri does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 18.3).
- •Sarah Strinden El is the larger school with 512 students compared with 268.
- •Dunbar Pri is a public school while Sarah Strinden El is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Dunbar Pri better than Sarah Strinden El?
On the Success Index (US), Sarah Strinden El ranks higher (55.9 vs 37.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Dunbar Pri and Sarah Strinden El?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Lufkin and Lufkin in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dunbar Pri: 268. Sarah Strinden El: 512. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dunbar Pri and Sarah Strinden El rank in Texas?
Dunbar Pri is 2977th of 4,686 and Sarah Strinden El is 1381st of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).