Serving 714 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Edward B Cannan Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 714 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Edward B Cannan Elementary serves the eastern part of the Willis, TX school district, covering an area of approximately 68.4 square miles. Families within this zone can typically drive to the school in 10 to 15 minutes, with an average distance of 6.2 miles to the zone's edge and the furthest boundary being 11.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Edward B Cannan Elementary School's student population of 714 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
714 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
One Team, One Purpose
School Rankings
Edward B Cannan Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Edward B Cannan 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#5089 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
58%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
White
37%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.6%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Edward B Cannan Elementary School's ranking?
Edward B Cannan Elementary School is ranked #5089 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Edward B Cannan Elementary School?
714 students attend Edward B Cannan Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Edward B Cannan Elementary School students are Hispanic, 37% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Edward B Cannan Elementary School?
Edward B Cannan Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Edward B Cannan Elementary School offer ?
Edward B Cannan Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Edward B Cannan Elementary School part of?
Edward B Cannan Elementary School is part of Willis Independent School District.
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