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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·WILLIS ISD·NCES 484590013425

EDDIE RUTH LAGWAY EL

11505 PINE VALLEY DR, CONROE, TX 77304 · (936) 228-7715 · Montgomery County
GRADES KG–05ELEMENTARY41-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL779 STUDENTS
Enrollment
779
Elementary
DISTRICT 628 · STATE 519
Student : Teacher
16.2:1
48 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 16.8:1 · STATE 15.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
39%
305 students
DISTRICT 64% · STATE 65%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten
96
Grade 1
122
Grade 2
148
Grade 3
131
Grade 4
145
Grade 5
137
Student demographics
White
46059%
DISTRICT 47% · STATE 24%
Hispanic
17222%
DISTRICT 39% · STATE 54%
Black
8311%
DISTRICT 9% · STATE 13%
Asian
111%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 6%
Two+
466%
DISTRICT 4% · STATE 3%
Native American
71%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
38950%
Female
39050%

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Test scores

STAAR 2023-24 . % Meets Grade Level or Above
Reading
67.0%
TX avg 51.8% . -4.0pp since 2021
Mathematics
58.0%
TX avg 42.0% . +8.0pp since 2021
Source: STAAR. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

BeatsExpectations

Demographically-adjusted score · methodology
Tier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
57.1%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
56.8%
based on TX schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
+0.3pp
above demographic expectation
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →

About EDDIE RUTH LAGWAY EL

Located at 11505 PINE VALLEY DR, in CONROE, Texas, EDDIE RUTH LAGWAY EL is a roomy primary school that educates 779 students (grades K through 5), part of WILLIS ISD. That puts it 50% above the typical public school in Texas, which averages around 519 students.

WILLIS ISD comprises 12 schools with combined enrollment of 9,313 students; EDDIE RUTH LAGWAY EL is among them.

In terms of who attends, EDDIE RUTH LAGWAY EL shows that 59% of the student body identifies as White. Other groups include 22% Hispanic, 11% Black, 6% multiracial.

In terms of school funding signals, On paper, EDDIE RUTH LAGWAY EL has 48 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 16.2:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 15.1:1, putting EDDIE RUTH LAGWAY EL higher than the state norm the norm. Roughly 39% of students at EDDIE RUTH LAGWAY EL qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment. That share is noticeably below Montgomery County's rate of about 48%.

On a demographically-adjusted basis, EDDIE RUTH LAGWAY EL tracks the demographic baseline. The model predicts 56.8% given the school's FRL share; actual proficiency is 57.1%.

In the area at large, census data for Montgomery County shows the typical household earns roughly $97,701 per year, 39% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 7%. Across Montgomery County's 160 public schools (combined enrollment of about 134,595 students), EDDIE RUTH LAGWAY EL is one campus in the mix.

Nearest neighbor: PEET J H, around 2.4 miles off. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools. Among the 9 schools in that immediate cluster with test data (this one included), EDDIE RUTH LAGWAY EL ranks 1st on composite proficiency, higher than the local average of 50.3%.

Geographically, the school is in a rural area.

Inside the community feed, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around enrollment questions, classroom assignments, and PTA news. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.

Montgomery County at a glance

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Population
684,432
Census ACS
Median income
$97,701
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
39%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
160
134,595 students

Quick facts

School name
EDDIE RUTH LAGWAY EL
District
WILLIS ISD
Address
11505 PINE VALLEY DR, CONROE, TX 77304
Phone
(936) 228-7715
County
Montgomery County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
KG–05
Total enrollment
779
Teachers (FTE)
48
Student–teacher ratio
16.2:1
Free/Reduced lunch
305 (39%)
Locale
41-Rural: Fringe
NCES ID
484590013425
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

Related schools

Other schools in WILLIS ISD
Other schools in CONROE
Nearby schools

Frequently asked questions

About EDDIE RUTH LAGWAY EL
How many students attend EDDIE RUTH LAGWAY EL?
EDDIE RUTH LAGWAY EL enrolls approximately 779 students in grades KG-05.
Is EDDIE RUTH LAGWAY EL an elementary, middle, or high school?
EDDIE RUTH LAGWAY EL is an elementary school covering grades KG-05.
How many students per teacher at EDDIE RUTH LAGWAY EL?
Approximately 16.2:1 students per teacher at EDDIE RUTH LAGWAY EL.
What is the student diversity at EDDIE RUTH LAGWAY EL?
Student demographics at EDDIE RUTH LAGWAY EL are roughly 59% White, 22% Hispanic, 11% Black, 1% Asian, 6% Two or more.
Who oversees EDDIE RUTH LAGWAY EL?
EDDIE RUTH LAGWAY EL is overseen by WILLIS ISD in Montgomery County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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