- Enrollment
- 2,809
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Conroe, TX
Eddie Ruth Lagway El
Federal NCES profile for Eddie Ruth Lagway El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 484590013425
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eddie Ruth Lagway El earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Texas schools.
- #6 of 8
- elementary schools in Conroe · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.5:1
- large classes for Texas
- 33.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Eddie Ruth Lagway El has class sizes larger than 88% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eddie Ruth Lagway El ranks #6 of 8 elementary schools in Conroe, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+27 students YoY
Eddie Ruth Lagway El held near 797 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+27 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 42.9 → 44.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+27 students YoY 484590013425 · Conroe, TX Elementary · MID · TRAD
779 enr · 18.5:1 · 33.4% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Willis H S (2,809 students)
Eddie Ruth Lagway El held near 797 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+27 headcount). Teacher FTE added 42.9 → 44.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Eddie Ruth Lagway El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Willis H S
Willis H S
2,809 students
- Robert P Brabh
Robert P Brabham Middle
1,179 students
- Lynn Lucas Mid 901
Lynn Lucas Middle
901 students
- This school 779
Eddie Ruth Lagway El
779 students
- C C Hardy El 756
C C Hardy El
756 students
- Edward B Canna 714
Edward B Cannan El
714 students
What this shows Eddie Ruth Lagway El reports 779 students on the CCD universe file.
How Eddie Ruth Lagway El compares
Eddie Ruth Lagway 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 | 18.5:1 | ▲ 26% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.4% | ▼ 46% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 779 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.5:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
779
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% 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
18.5:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 88% in Texas - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$9,720
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 779 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 59.1%
Hispanic or Latino 22.1%
African American 10.7%
Two or More 5.9%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: White at 59.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.7, Eddie Ruth Lagway El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Willis Isd reports $9,720 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Eddie Ruth Lagway El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willis H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robert P Brabham Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lynn Lucas Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| C C Hardy El | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Edward B Cannan El | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eddie Ruth Lagway El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,179
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 901
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 756
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 714
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~779 students)
Frequently asked questions about Eddie Ruth Lagway El
How many students attend Eddie Ruth Lagway El?
Eddie Ruth Lagway El has 779 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Conroe, TX. CCD year-over-year: 770 (2022-23) → 797 (2023-24), nearly flat (+27).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eddie Ruth Lagway El?
The student-teacher ratio at Eddie Ruth Lagway El is 18.5:1, which is 26% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Eddie Ruth Lagway El?
33.4% of students at Eddie Ruth Lagway El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eddie Ruth Lagway El?
The largest demographic group at Eddie Ruth Lagway El is White at 59.1% of enrollment, in Conroe, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eddie Ruth Lagway El?
Eddie Ruth Lagway El has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical 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 Eddie Ruth Lagway El rank among elementary schools in Conroe?
By Resource Investment Index, Eddie Ruth Lagway El ranks #6 of 8 elementary 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 elementary schools in Conroe on the city page.
What other schools are in Willis Isd?
Besides Eddie Ruth Lagway El, Willis Isd also operates Willis H S (2,809 students), Robert P Brabham Middle (1,179 students), and Lynn Lucas Middle (901 students). See the Willis Isd district page for the complete list.