Edna Bigham Mays Elementary School serves 433 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 433 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Edna Bigham Mays Elementary School's student population of 433 students has grown by 53% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 57% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
433 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Edna Bigham Mays Elementary School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
38%
53%
Black
1%
13%
White
57%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Edna Bigham Mays Elementary School often compared to?
Edna Bigham Mays Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Academy Early Childhood Center by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Edna Bigham Mays Elementary School?
433 students attend Edna Bigham Mays Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Edna Bigham Mays Elementary School students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Edna Bigham Mays Elementary School?
Edna Bigham Mays Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Edna Bigham Mays Elementary School offer ?
Edna Bigham Mays Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Edna Bigham Mays Elementary School part of?
Edna Bigham Mays Elementary School is part of Troy Independent School District.
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