Enrollment
783
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
57.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.7:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-7% 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
What stands out at Argyle South El
Argyle South El is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Flower Mound, Texas, enrolling 783 students.
At 13.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Texas median, within a few percentage points of the 14.7:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 9.3% free-meal eligibility runs 85% below the Texas average.
Enrollment of 783 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 513 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #262.
Its student body is led by White (50%) and Asian (24%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
The surrounding Argyle Isd spends $10,647 per pupil, 22% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Argyle Isd also operates Argyle H S (1,644 students) and Argyle Middle (969 students) alongside Argyle South El.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Argyle South El compares
Argyle South El on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,647
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Argyle Isd, which includes Argyle South El.
$10,647
Per student
-22%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-36%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
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
- 1,644
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~783 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.7:1)
Next steps
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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 public school in Flower Mound, TX.
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.
Is Argyle South El a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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