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Armstrong County

Texas · Public K-12

Public K-12 school in Armstrong County number 1, teaching approximately 297 Texas students against a population of 1,822.

7-year change in Armstrong County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
297
-75 (-20%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
1
-1 (-50%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
85%
was 83%
% Hispanic
10%
was 11%
% Black
2%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
1
1 districts
Enrollment
297
NCES CCD
Median income
$72,750
Above Texas avg
Free/reduced lunch
27.3%
Below Texas avg
Elementary
0
schools
Middle
0
schools
High
0
schools
Combined / other
1
297 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
CLAUDE ISD
297 students · 1 district in Armstrong County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Armstrong County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
90%
Hispanic
12%
Black
1%
Asian
2%
Two or more
4%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
85%
Hispanic
10%
Black
2%
Asian
0%
Two or more
2%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
27.2%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
6.0%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
1.2%
civilian labor
Median age
44
19.3% under 18

Test scores in Armstrong County

Latest 2023-24 ELA proficiency, 1 schools ranked. Texas state average: 52.7%.

Top 1 schools (ELA)
  1. CLAUDE SCHOOLS· 74.0%

See all 1 schools in Armstrong County ranked by score →

All schools (1)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
CLAUDE SCHOOLSClaudeCombinedPK-12297·

Cities in Armstrong County

Claude1 school

About Armstrong County

Armstrong County is a thinly populated county of about 1,822 residents in Texas. Its public-school system hosts approximately 297 students across 1 schools.

Stepping back, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $72,750, 27% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate is around 6%. That income level is 9% above the Texas median.

CLAUDE ISD is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 297 students across Armstrong County.

Over the past 7-year window. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment decreased 20%: 372 students in SY 2017-18 versus 297 in SY 2024-25. The school count fell from 2 to 1 across the same 7-year window.

On this page, the community for Armstrong County discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Armstrong County?
Armstrong County, Texas has 1 public K-12 schools serving approximately 297 students.
What is the largest school district in Armstrong County?
CLAUDE ISD is the largest school district in Armstrong County, serving approximately 297 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
How many people live in Armstrong County?
Armstrong County has roughly 1,822 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Armstrong County?
Median household income in Armstrong County is $72,750, above the Texas average of $66,482. About 6.0% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Armstrong County?
Approximately 27.2% of adults 25 and older in Armstrong County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Armstrong County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 27.3% of students in Armstrong County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the Texas county average of 61.1%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Armstrong County schools?
Across Armstrong County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 10.2 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Armstrong County?
Armstrong County residents are approximately 90% White, 12% Hispanic, 1% Black, 2% Asian, 4% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Armstrong County is owner-occupied?
Armstrong County has about 886 housing units, of which roughly 80.2% are owner-occupied.
What are the largest public schools in Armstrong County?
By enrollment, the largest public schools in Armstrong County include CLAUDE SCHOOLS. Enrollment figures come from the latest NCES Common Core of Data.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data