Argyle ISD considers portables amid growth From the cover
How we got here
What’s happening
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One of the factors driving AISD’s growth is the amount of residential development in the area. Town Manager Mike Sims said the town of Argyle’s population has increased by over 50% in the past five years because of the town’s location. Within AISD’s boundaries, there are 27 subdivisions with active development and 17 future subdivi- sions in various stages of planning, according to district documents. The Harvest development, which is zoned for Jane Ruestmann Elementary, has a total of 640 occu- pied homes with 118 more under construction. In addition, all 2,300 acres of Furst Ranch in western Flower Mound are zoned for AISD.
bond in May to fund new school construction, land purchases, and bus and technology infrastructure improvements. However, three elementary campuses are within five students of capacity. “As enrollment continues to rise and class sizes exceed state limits, portable buildings may be needed temporarily,” Slaton said. Chief Communications Officer Rick Herrin said the number of portables the district might need is unknown and will depend on the demographer’s report, which is expected mid-December. The cost of portables will depend on market rates, Herrin said.
Over the past five years, AISD enrollment increased by 2,246 students, a nearly 77% increase, according to district documents. This trend is unique to AISD as most other districts in the Region 11 Education Service District, an organization that provides support to public schools, are seeing enrollment numbers decrease, according to Zonda Education. “Argyle ISD’s reputation for academic excellence, strong extracurricular programs and a close-knit community continues to attract families,” board President Sam Slaton said. The district passed a $262 million bond in 2022, and voters approved another $423 million
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“Families want to be part of a district that combines high expec- tations with personal connections, and Argyle [ISD] embodies that balance,” Slaton said.
Argyle ISD's past growth and projected growth
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Argyle ISD’s general fund The majority of AISD’s spending for FY 2025-26 is going toward instruction.
Instructional expenditures have increased along with growth. Carpenter said AISD hired 50 new teaching positions ahead of the 2025-26 school year to keep class size ratios at the recommended 22-1 ratio. Of the district’s $67.89 million in projected expenses, $55.23 million was allocated to payroll.
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SOURCE: ARGYLE ISD/COMMUNITY IMPACT
SOURCE: ARGYLE ISD/ COMMUNITY IMPACT
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