- Enrollment
- 502
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Troy, TX
Troy El
Federal NCES profile for Troy El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 484326004912
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Troy El earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Troy · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 53.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Troy El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Troy El ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Troy, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Troy El shrank from 399 students in 2022-23 to 372 in 2023-24 (-6.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 26.6 → 25.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-27 students YoY 484326004912 · Troy, TX Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
379 enr · 14.6:1 · 53.1% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Troy H S (502 students)
Troy El shrank from 399 students in 2022-23 to 372 in 2023-24 (-6.8%). Teacher FTE lost 26.6 → 25.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Troy El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Troy H S
Troy H S
502 students
- Edna Bigham Ma
Edna Bigham Mays El
443 students
- Raymond Mays M
Raymond Mays Middle
408 students
- This school
Troy El
379 students
- Troy J J a E P 1
Troy J J a E P
1 students
What this shows Troy El reports 379 students on the CCD universe file.
How Troy El compares
Troy El is a shrinking 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 | 14.6:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.1% | ▼ 14% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 379 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
379
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 55% in Texas - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.5%
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
$10,730
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
19
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 56.2%
Hispanic or Latino 36.9%
Two or More 5.3%
African American 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 56.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.5, Troy El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Troy Isd reports $10,730 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Troy El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Troy H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edna Bigham Mays El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Raymond Mays Middle | 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 Troy El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 443
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 1
- Students per teacher
- -
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 (~379 students)
Frequently asked questions about Troy El
How many students attend Troy El?
Troy El has 379 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Troy, TX. CCD year-over-year: 399 (2022-23) → 372 (2023-24), down 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Troy El?
The student-teacher ratio at Troy El is 14.6:1, which is 1% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 7% 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 Troy El?
53.1% of students at Troy El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Troy El?
The largest demographic group at Troy El is White at 56.2% of enrollment, in Troy, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Troy El?
Troy El has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (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 Troy El rank among public schools in Troy?
By Resource Investment Index, Troy El ranks #1 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.
What other schools are in Troy Isd?
Besides Troy El, Troy Isd also operates Troy H S (502 students), Edna Bigham Mays El (443 students), and Raymond Mays Middle (408 students). See the Troy Isd district page for the complete list.