Ennis Independent School District

303 W Knox
Ennis, TX 75119-3957
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Ennis Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 6,466 students in Ennis Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Ennis Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
11 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
6,466 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
430 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Ennis Independent School District, which is ranked #647 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 94% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#653 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
45%
44%
45%
51%
40%
46%
95%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.60
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
56%
53%
% Black
15%
13%
% White
26%
25%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $11,865 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,308 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$77 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$67 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,865
$13,387
Spending / Student
$10,308
$14,116

Best Ennis Independent School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dorie Miller Intermediate School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2200 W Lampasas
Ennis, TX 75119
(972) 872-3775
Gr: 4-5 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #22.
Travis Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
200 N Shawnee
Ennis, TX 75119
(972) 872-7455
Gr: 1-3 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #33.
Bowie Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
501 Jeter Dr
Ennis, TX 75119
(972) 872-7234
Gr: 1-3 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #44.
Ennis J High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3101 Ensign Rd
Ennis, TX 75119
(972) 872-3850
Gr: 7-8 | 891 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #55.
Houston Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1701 S Hall St
Ennis, TX 75119
(972) 872-7285
Gr: 1-3 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #66.
Austin Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1500 Austin Dr
Ennis, TX 75119
(972) 872-7190
Gr: 1-3 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #77.
Jack Lummus Intermediate School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
501 N Clay St
Ennis, TX 75119
(972) 872-7060
Gr: 4-5 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #88.
Ennis High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2301 Ensign Rd
Ennis, TX 75119
(972) 872-3500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,848 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: n/an/a
Alamo Middle School
501 N Gaines
Ennis, TX 75120
(972) 872-7000
Gr: 6 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: n/an/a
1701 W Lampasas
Ennis, TX 75119
(972) 872-7131
Gr: PK-K | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: n/an/a
600 E Mlk Dr
Ennis, TX 75119
(972) 872-3730
Gr: PK-K | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 79%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Ennis Independent School District?
Ennis Independent School District manages 11 public schools serving 6,466 students.
What is the rank of Ennis Independent School District?
Ennis Independent School District is ranked #647 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Ennis Independent School District?
56% of Ennis Independent School District students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 15% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Ennis Independent School District?
Ennis Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Ennis Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,308 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 11 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 6,466 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 74%
  • : 95% (Top 10% in TX)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 45% (Top 50%)
  • : 45% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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