- Enrollment
- 1,644
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Argyle, TX
Argyle West
Federal NCES profile for Argyle West, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480867013742
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Argyle West earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Argyle · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.2:1
- small classes for Texas
- 3.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Argyle West has class sizes smaller than 89% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Argyle West ranks #1 of 3 schools in Argyle, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+120 students YoY
Argyle West grew from 845 students in 2022-23 to 965 in 2023-24 (+14.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 63.3 → 61.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+120 students YoY 480867013742 · Argyle, TX Other · MID · TRAD
643 enr · 10.2:1 · 3.4% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Argyle H S (1,644 students)
Argyle West grew from 845 students in 2022-23 to 965 in 2023-24 (+14.2%). Teacher FTE lost 63.3 → 61.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Argyle West 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
- Argyle South E
Argyle South El
783 students
- This school 643
Argyle West
643 students
What this shows Argyle West reports 643 students on the CCD universe file.
How Argyle West compares
Argyle West 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 | 10.2:1 | ▼ 31% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 3.4% | ▼ 95% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 643 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.2:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
643
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
3.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 95% 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
10.2:1
students per teacher
- 31% below state mean
Top 11% in Texas - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
13.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 643 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 60.2%
Asian 19.3%
Hispanic or Latino 11.5%
Two or More 6.4%
African American 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 60.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.2, Argyle West is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Argyle Isd reports $10,845 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Argyle West 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 | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hilltop El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Argyle South El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Argyle West'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
- 783
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~643 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Argyle West
How many students attend Argyle West?
Argyle West has 643 students enrolled. It is a public school in Argyle, TX. CCD year-over-year: 845 (2022-23) → 965 (2023-24), up 120.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Argyle West?
The student-teacher ratio at Argyle West is 10.2:1, which is 31% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 35% 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 West?
3.4% of students at Argyle West are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Argyle West?
The largest demographic group at Argyle West is White at 60.2% of enrollment, in Argyle, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Argyle West?
Argyle West has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Argyle West rank among schools in Argyle?
By Resource Investment Index, Argyle West ranks #1 of 3 schools in Argyle, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Argyle Isd?
Besides Argyle West, 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.