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Enrollment
443
Elementary
DISTRICT 411 · STATE 519
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·TROY ISD·NCES 484326008431
Edna Bigham Mays Elementary School
725 W MAIN ST, TROY, TX 76579 · (254) 938-0304 · Bell County
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY41-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL443 STUDENTS
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, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 66 | 15% |
| Kindergarten | 127 | 29% |
| Grade 1 | 130 | 29% |
| Grade 2 | 120 | 27% |
Student demographics
53%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 54% · STATE 63% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Edna Bigham Mays Elementary School→Troy Elementary School→Raymond Mays Middle School→Troy High School
Based on grade levels within TROY ISD. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Where Edna Bigham Mays Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Texas | In Bell County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 443 | #3,095 of 4,938 | #45 of 62 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 14.5:1 | #2,017 of 4,622 | #22 of 57 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 53.0% | #2,131 of 4,628 | #50 of 57 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 57.1% | #3,262 of 4,789 | #39 of 59 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +59.9% | #74 of 1,307 | #1 of 13 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
443
+148 (+50%) vs 2020
+113% since 2010-11, when it was 208
Student : Teacher
14.5:1
was 15.5:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 443 | 30.5 | 14.5:1 | 57% (253) |
| 2023-24 | 433 | 30 | 14.4:1 | 61% (266) |
| 2022-23 | 421 | 29.9 | 14.1:1 | 63% (264) |
| 2020-21 | 295 | 19 | 15.5:1 | 59% (173) |
| 2017-18 | 277 | 17.9 | 15.5:1 | 62% (172) |
| 2015-16 | 272 | 17 | 16.0:1 | 60% (164) |
| 2010-11 | 208 | 15 | 13.9:1 | 57% (118) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Edna Bigham Mays Elementary School.
About Edna Bigham Mays Elementary School
Edna Bigham Mays Elementary School is an elementary school in TROY, Texas, according to federal school records. Students in pre-K through 2 attend the school, which enrolls 443 students.
The district, TROY ISD, operates 4 schools serving 1,732 students.
White students account for 57% of enrollment at Edna Bigham Mays Elementary School. Other groups include 37% Hispanic and 4% multiracial. Census estimates put the White share of Bell County's population at about 49%. Edna Bigham Mays Elementary School has a diversity index of 53%, compared with 70% for all US public school students.
Teachers at the school number 30.5 full-time equivalents, and the ratio is 14.5:1. Across elementary schools in Texas, the average ratio is about 15.1:1. Roughly 57% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch. That is close to the 57% average for public schools in Bell County.
Federal survey data for Bell County show that median household income is about $68,865, roughly 27% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 11%. Edna Bigham Mays Elementary School is among the 130 public schools in Bell County.
The closest other public school is Raymond Mays Middle School, less than a tenth of a mile away. There are 3 other public schools within five miles.
The National Center for Education Statistics classifies the school's location as Rural: Fringe, meaning it is in rural territory close to an urban area.
In 2020-21 the school reported 295 students, and in 2024-25 it reported 443. Grade changes, mergers, or boundary shifts can explain gaps this large. The ratio was 15.5:1 in 2020-21 and 14.5:1 in 2024-25.
Discussion on this page can cover sports tryouts, band and choir, and theater. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.
Bell County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
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
Related schools
Other schools in TROY ISD
- Troy High SchoolHigh · 502 students
- Raymond Mays Middle SchoolMiddle · 408 students
- Troy Elementary SchoolElementary · 379 students
- Troy J J Alternative Education ProgramElementary
Other schools in TROY
- Troy High SchoolHigh · 502 students
- Raymond Mays Middle SchoolMiddle · 408 students
- Troy Elementary SchoolElementary · 379 students
Nearby schools
- Raymond Mays Middle School0.1 mi · 408
- Troy High School0.2 mi · 502
- Troy Elementary School1.1 mi · 379
- Moody High School6.3 mi · 216
- Jefferson Elementary School6.3 mi · 504
- Lamar Middle School6.6 mi · 553
Frequently asked questions
About Edna Bigham Mays Elementary SchoolHow many students attend Edna Bigham Mays Elementary School?
Edna Bigham Mays Elementary School enrolls approximately 443 students in grades PK-02.
What age range does Edna Bigham Mays Elementary School serve?
Edna Bigham Mays Elementary School serves students from grade PK through grade 02.
How many teachers does Edna Bigham Mays Elementary School have?
Edna Bigham Mays Elementary School employs 31 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.5:1.
What is the student diversity at Edna Bigham Mays Elementary School?
Student demographics at Edna Bigham Mays Elementary School are roughly 57% White, 37% Hispanic, 1% Black, 0% Asian, 4% Two or more.
Who oversees Edna Bigham Mays Elementary School?
Edna Bigham Mays Elementary School is overseen by TROY ISD in Bell County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.