Enrollment
443
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Troy, TX
Edna Bigham Mays El
Federal NCES profile for Edna Bigham Mays El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 484326008431
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Edna Bigham Mays El earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Troy · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 53.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Edna Bigham Mays El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Edna Bigham Mays El ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Troy, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.3:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
53.9%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Edna Bigham Mays El compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Edna Bigham Mays El
Edna Bigham Mays El is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Troy, Texas, enrolling 443 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 53.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 443 students, its enrollment sits close to the Texas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 1,255 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #612.
Its student body is led by White (57%) and Hispanic or Latino (38%) (diversity index 53/100).
13.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Troy Isd spends $9,863 per pupil, 28% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Troy Isd also operates Troy H S (502 students) and Raymond Mays Middle (408 students) alongside Edna Bigham Mays 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 Edna Bigham Mays El compares
Edna Bigham Mays 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 | 15.3:1 | ▲ 4% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.9% | ▼ 13% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 443 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
443
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
53.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 63% in Texas - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
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
$9,863
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.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
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.
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 57.3%
Hispanic or Latino 37.5%
Two or More 3.6%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 57.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.0, Edna Bigham Mays El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Troy Isd, which includes Edna Bigham Mays El.
$9,863
Per student
-28%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-41%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.5%
State 56.8%
Federal 7.7%
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 Edna Bigham Mays El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Troy H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Raymond Mays Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Troy El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Troy J J a E P | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Edna Bigham Mays El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 502
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 379
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 1
- Students per teacher
- -
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 (~443 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Edna Bigham Mays El
How many students attend Edna Bigham Mays El?
Edna Bigham Mays El has 443 students enrolled. It is a public school in Troy, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edna Bigham Mays El?
The student-teacher ratio at Edna Bigham Mays El is 15.3:1, which is 4% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Edna Bigham Mays El?
53.9% of students at Edna Bigham Mays El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Edna Bigham Mays El?
The largest demographic group at Edna Bigham Mays El is White at 57.3% of enrollment, in Troy, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Edna Bigham Mays El?
Edna Bigham Mays El has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Edna Bigham Mays El rank among public schools in Troy?
By Resource Investment Index, Edna Bigham Mays El ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Troy, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Troy on the city page.
Is Edna Bigham Mays El a good school?
Edna Bigham Mays El earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. 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 Troy Isd?
Besides Edna Bigham Mays El, Troy Isd also operates Troy H S (502 students), Raymond Mays Middle (408 students), and Troy El (379 students). See the Troy Isd district page for the complete list.
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