EDNA BIGHAM MAYS EL

www.troyisd.org

443 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

Edna Bigham Mays Elementary is a public school located in Troy, Texas, serving as a key component of the Troy Independent School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for young students, emphasizing fundamental academic growth, character development, and community engagement. As part of a smaller school district, it generally focuses on providing a personalized educational experience that prepares students for success as they transition into the upper grade levels.

The school maintains a strong connection to the local Troy community, reflecting the district’s values of excellence and student-centered instruction. Through their official website at [www.troyisd.org](http://www.troyisd.org), parents and community members can access information regarding school policies, academic calendars, and district-wide initiatives. Edna Bigham Mays Elementary remains committed to the academic achievement and social-emotional well-being of its student body within the broader mission of the Troy ISD.

443

Total Students

30.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

57.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for EDNA BIGHAM MAYS EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	254
Hispanic	166
Black	3
Asian	2
Two or More	16
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
254 (57.3%)
Hispanic
166 (37.5%)
Two or More
16 (3.6%)
Black
3 (0.7%)
Asian
2 (0.5%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	TROY ISD
Phone:	(254)938-0304
Website:	http://www.troyisd.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	443
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	232
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 66

Kindergarten 127

Grade 1 130

Grade 2 120