- Enrollment
- 311
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Troup, TX
Troup El
Federal NCES profile for Troup El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 65/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 484323004909
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Troup El earns 65/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Troup · Resource Index
- 65
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.4:1
- small classes for Texas
- 50.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Troup El has class sizes smaller than 73% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Troup El ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Troup, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Troup El held near 498 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 40.0 → 40.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-22 students YoY 484323004909 · Troup, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
498 enr · 12.4:1 · 50.4% lunch · RII 65
Nearest enrollment peer: Troup H S (311 students)
Troup El held near 498 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount). Teacher FTE held 40.0 → 40.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Troup El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Troup El
498 students
- Troup H S
Troup H S
311 students
- Troup Middle
Troup Middle
254 students
What this shows Troup El reports 498 students on the CCD universe file.
How Troup El compares
Troup 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 | 12.4:1 | ▼ 16% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.4% | ▼ 19% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 498 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
498
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 27% in Texas - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
10.0%
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
$12,503
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.1%
Hispanic or Latino 12.2%
African American 6.0%
Two or More 5.2%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 75.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.5, Troup El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Troup Isd reports $12,503 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Troup El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Troup H S | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Troup Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Troup El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 254
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~498 students)
Frequently asked questions about Troup El
How many students attend Troup El?
Troup El has 498 students enrolled. It is a public school in Troup, TX. CCD year-over-year: 520 (2022-23) → 498 (2023-24), nearly flat (-22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Troup El?
The student-teacher ratio at Troup El is 12.4:1, which is 16% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 21% 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 Troup El?
50.4% of students at Troup El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Troup El?
The largest demographic group at Troup El is White at 75.1% of enrollment, in Troup, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Troup El?
Troup El has a Resource Investment Index of 65/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Troup El rank among public schools in Troup?
By Resource Investment Index, Troup El ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Troup, 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 Troup Isd?
Besides Troup El, Troup Isd also operates Troup H S (311 students) and Troup Middle (254 students). See the Troup Isd district page for the complete list.