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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·TROY ISD·NCES 484326008431

EDNA BIGHAM MAYS EL

725 W MAIN ST, TROY, TX 76579 · (254) 938-0304 · Bell County
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY41-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL443 STUDENTS
Enrollment
443
Elementary
DISTRICT 411 · STATE 519
Student : Teacher
14.5:1
31 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.4:1 · STATE 15.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
57%
253 students
DISTRICT 49% · 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
Pre-K
66
Kindergarten
127
Grade 1
130
Grade 2
120
Student demographics
White
25457%
DISTRICT 58% · STATE 24%
Hispanic
16637%
DISTRICT 35% · STATE 54%
Black
31%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 13%
Asian
20%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 6%
Two+
164%
DISTRICT 4% · STATE 3%
Native American
10%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0%
Pacific Islander
10%
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
21549%
Female
22851%

School pathway

Students here typically continue to
EDNA BIGHAM MAYS ELTROY ELRAYMOND MAYS MIDDLETROY H S
Based on grade levels within TROY ISD. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.

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7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
443
+166 (+60%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
14.5:1
was 15.5:1
% White
57%
was 64%
% Hispanic
37%
was 30%
% Black
1%
was 2%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About EDNA BIGHAM MAYS EL

As a medium-sized elementary-level community in TROY, Texas, EDNA BIGHAM MAYS EL caters to 443 students from grades pre-K through 2, one of the schools within TROY ISD.

Within TROY ISD, which oversees 4 schools and 1,732 students, EDNA BIGHAM MAYS EL is one campus in the system.

Looking at the student body, EDNA BIGHAM MAYS EL records that the largest single group is White, at 57% of enrollment; the rest reads as 37% Hispanic, 4% multiracial. By comparison, Bell County as a whole is about 49% White, so the school skews visibly more White than its surroundings.

On the income-and-resources front, The school reports having 31 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 14.5:1. That tracks the state average closely. About 57% of enrolled students meet the income threshold for free or reduced-price lunch, which schools and policymakers use as a rough income-mix signal.

In the area at large, Bell County reports that median household income runs about $68,865, roughly 27% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 11% of residents live below the federal poverty line. EDNA BIGHAM MAYS EL is one of 130 public schools in Bell County (combined enrollment of about 71,041 students).

Nearest neighbor: RAYMOND MAYS MIDDLE, around 0.1 miles off. Counting just inside five miles, 3 other public schools cluster around EDNA BIGHAM MAYS EL.

EDNA BIGHAM MAYS EL operates from a low-density location.

Over the past 7-year window. Over the past 7-year window, the student count edged up 60%: 277 students in 2018 compared to 443 in 2025. Hispanic enrollment moved from 30% to 37% across the same window.

On allk12, the feed for EDNA BIGHAM MAYS EL typically covers school events, parent volunteer needs, and clubs. Members of the school community can share what they know.

Bell County at a glance

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Population
386,897
Census ACS
Median income
$68,865
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
27%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
11%
Below federal line
Schools in county
130
71,041 students

Quick facts

School name
EDNA BIGHAM MAYS EL
District
TROY ISD
Address
725 W MAIN ST, TROY, TX 76579
Phone
(254) 938-0304
County
Bell County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–02
Total enrollment
443
Teachers (FTE)
31
Student–teacher ratio
14.5:1
Free/Reduced lunch
253 (57%)
Locale
41-Rural: Fringe
NCES ID
484326008431
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About EDNA BIGHAM MAYS EL
How many students attend EDNA BIGHAM MAYS EL?
EDNA BIGHAM MAYS EL enrolls approximately 443 students in grades PK-02.
What age range does EDNA BIGHAM MAYS EL serve?
EDNA BIGHAM MAYS EL serves students from grade PK through grade 02.
How many teachers does EDNA BIGHAM MAYS EL have?
EDNA BIGHAM MAYS EL employs 31 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.5:1.
What is the student diversity at EDNA BIGHAM MAYS EL?
Student demographics at EDNA BIGHAM MAYS EL are roughly 57% White, 37% Hispanic, 1% Black, 0% Asian, 4% Two or more.
Who oversees EDNA BIGHAM MAYS EL?
EDNA BIGHAM MAYS EL is overseen by TROY ISD in Bell County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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