- Enrollment
- 5,252
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Conroe, TX
Armstrong El
Federal NCES profile for Armstrong El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481500000999
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Armstrong El earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #3 of 20
- schools in Conroe · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 90.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Armstrong El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Armstrong El ranks #3 of 20 schools in Conroe, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
Armstrong El held near 633 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 40.8 → 45.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+24 students YoY 481500000999 · Conroe, TX Other · MID · TRAD
616 enr · 15.4:1 · 90.6% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Conroe H S (5,252 students)
Armstrong El held near 633 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount). Teacher FTE added 40.8 → 45.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Armstrong El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Conroe H S
Conroe H S
5,252 students
- The Woodlands
The Woodlands H S
4,444 students
- Grand Oaks H S
Grand Oaks H S
3,836 students
- College Park H
College Park H S
3,313 students
- Caney Creek H
Caney Creek H S
2,783 students
- This school 616
Armstrong El
616 students
What this shows Armstrong El reports 616 students on the CCD universe file.
How Armstrong El compares
Armstrong El held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.4:1 | ▲ 5% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 90.6% | ▲ 46% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 616 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
616
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
90.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 64% in Texas - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,349
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 308 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 76.5%
African American 14.4%
White 5.8%
Two or More 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 76.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.0, Armstrong El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Conroe Isd reports $10,349 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Armstrong El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conroe H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| The Woodlands H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grand Oaks H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| College Park H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Caney Creek H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Armstrong El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 4,444
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 3,836
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 3,313
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 2,783
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- 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 (~616 students)
Frequently asked questions about Armstrong El
How many students attend Armstrong El?
Armstrong El has 616 students enrolled. It is a public school in Conroe, TX. CCD year-over-year: 609 (2022-23) → 633 (2023-24), nearly flat (+24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Armstrong El?
The student-teacher ratio at Armstrong El is 15.4:1, which is 5% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Armstrong El?
90.6% of students at Armstrong El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Armstrong El?
The largest demographic group at Armstrong El is Hispanic or Latino at 76.5% of enrollment, in Conroe, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Armstrong El?
Armstrong El has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 Armstrong El rank among schools in Conroe?
By Resource Investment Index, Armstrong El ranks #3 of 20 schools in Conroe, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Conroe on the city page.
What other schools are in Conroe Isd?
Besides Armstrong El, Conroe Isd also operates Conroe H S (5,252 students), The Woodlands H S (4,444 students), and Grand Oaks H S (3,836 students). See the Conroe Isd district page for the complete list.