Enrollment
783
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 480867014216
Argyle South El — Flower Mound, TX
Federal NCES profile for Argyle South El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 41/100.
👥 Class size 41
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Argyle Isd · Texas
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
57.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.7:1
vs 14.6:1 Texas avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
9.3%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-85% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Argyle South El compares with Texas and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Argyle South El reports 783 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 57.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 1% above the Texas state mean of 14.6:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 8% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 9.3% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 85% below the Texas average and 82% below the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Argyle Isd spends $20,263 per pupil district-wide, above the Texas average of $17,150 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 76.3% from local sources (property taxes), 19.0% from the state, and 4.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (D), calculated from 1 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Argyle South El compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Texas state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.7:1 | ▲ 1% | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.3% | ▼ 85% | 61.9% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 783 | top 80% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
9.3%
free-lunch eligible
— 85% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold — federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
— 1% above state mean
Top 52% in Texas — lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$20,263
per pupil, district-wide
— above Texas avg of $17,150
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Overview
Enrollment 783 Top 80% in Texas — larger than 20% of 9,061 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 57.0
Students per teacher 14.7:1 +1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 9.3% -85% vs state
NCES ID 480867014216
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.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Argyle Isd, which includes Argyle South El.
$20,263
Per student
+18%
vs Texas
Avg $17,150
+4%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 76.3%
State 19.0%
Federal 4.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,644
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Enrollment
- 969
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Enrollment
- 788
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Enrollment
- 643
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
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Frequently asked questions about Argyle South El
How many students attend Argyle South El?
Argyle South El has 783 students enrolled. It is a other school in FLOWER MOUND, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Argyle South El?
The student-teacher ratio at Argyle South El is 14.7:1, which is 1% higher than the Texas average of 14.6:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in FLOWER MOUND, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Argyle South El?
Argyle South El has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (D) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.