- Enrollment
- 1,644
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Flower Mound, TX
Argyle South El
Federal NCES profile for Argyle South El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480867014216
👥 S:T ratio 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Argyle South El earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #11 of 12
- schools in Flower Mound · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 9.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Argyle South El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Argyle South El ranks #11 of 12 schools in Flower Mound, TX.
School address
District: Argyle Isd · Texas
NCES ID 480867014216 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+119 students YoY
Argyle South El grew from 840 students in 2022-23 to 959 in 2023-24 (+14.2%).
Teacher FTE added 57.2 → 59.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+119 students YoY 480867014216 · Flower Mound, TX Other · MID · TRAD
783 enr · 13.7:1 · 9.3% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Argyle H S (1,644 students)
Argyle South El grew from 840 students in 2022-23 to 959 in 2023-24 (+14.2%). Teacher FTE added 57.2 → 59.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Argyle South El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Argyle H S
Argyle H S
1,644 students
- Argyle Middle
Argyle Middle
969 students
- Hilltop El
Hilltop El
788 students
- This school
Argyle South El
783 students
- Argyle West 643
Argyle West
643 students
What this shows Argyle South El reports 783 students on the CCD universe file.
How Argyle South El compares
Argyle South El is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.7:1 | ▼ 7% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.3% | ▼ 85% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 783 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
783
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
9.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 85% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 43% in Texas - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$10,845
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Student demographics
White 49.8%
Asian 23.8%
Hispanic or Latino 15.6%
Two or More 4.9%
African American 4.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.8%
Largest group: White at 49.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.7, Argyle South El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
District finance for Argyle Isd reports $10,845 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Argyle South El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Argyle H S | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Argyle Middle | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hilltop El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Argyle West | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Argyle South El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 969
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 788
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 643
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~783 students)
Frequently asked questions about Argyle South El
How many students attend Argyle South El?
Argyle South El has 783 students enrolled. It is a public school in Flower Mound, TX. CCD year-over-year: 840 (2022-23) → 959 (2023-24), up 119.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Argyle South El?
The student-teacher ratio at Argyle South El is 13.7:1, which is 7% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Argyle South El?
9.3% of students at Argyle South El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Argyle South El?
The largest demographic group at Argyle South El is White at 49.8% of enrollment, in Flower Mound, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Argyle South El?
Argyle South El has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Argyle South El rank among schools in Flower Mound?
By Resource Investment Index, Argyle South El ranks #11 of 12 schools in Flower Mound, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Flower Mound on the city page.
What other schools are in Argyle Isd?
Besides Argyle South El, Argyle Isd also operates Argyle H S (1,644 students), Argyle Middle (969 students), and Hilltop El (788 students). See the Argyle Isd district page for the complete list.