COSTON EL

www.lufkinisd.org

211 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

Coston Elementary School, located at 707 Trenton in Lufkin, Texas, is a part of the Lufkin Independent School District. It serves the local community by providing foundational education to elementary-aged students. As a campus within the Lufkin ISD system, the school aims to align its curriculum with district-wide academic goals, focusing on core subjects like reading, mathematics, and science, while fostering a supportive environment that encourages student development and social growth.

The school operates with a commitment to the mission of Lufkin ISD, which emphasizes preparing students for future success through quality instruction and community involvement. Families interested in specific school policies, campus activities, academic performance reports, or enrollment procedures can find detailed information through the official district website at [www.lufkinisd.org](http://www.lufkinisd.org).

211

Total Students

15.4

Full-Time Teachers

13.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

95.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for COSTON EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	38
Hispanic	100
Black	58
Two or More	15

Hispanic
100 (47.4%)
Black
58 (27.5%)
White
38 (18.0%)
Two or More
15 (7.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	LUFKIN ISD
Phone:	(936)639-3118
Website:	http://www.lufkinisd.org
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	211
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	196
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 3 79

Grade 4 76

Grade 5 56