Edna Bigham Mays Elementary School serves 443 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 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 443 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Attendance Zone: Edna Bigham Mays Elementary's attendance zone covers the entire Troy, TX school district, encompassing approximately 105.2 square miles. The typical drive to the school is about 10-15 minutes, with an average distance of 6.6 miles from the school to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 10.5 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Edna Bigham Mays Elementary School's student population of 443 students has grown by 50% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 55% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
443 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 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%
54%
Black
1%
13%
White
57%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)8.6%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Trojan
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?
443 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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