Enrollment
394
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ennis, TX
Austin El
Federal NCES profile for Austin El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 481854001736
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Austin El earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #3 of 6
- elementary schools in Ennis · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 68.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Austin El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Austin El ranks #3 of 6 elementary schools in Ennis, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.2:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
68.2%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Austin El compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Austin El
Austin El is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Ennis, Texas, enrolling 394 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 68.2% lands close to the Texas typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 394 students, its enrollment sits close to the Texas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 1,378 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #716.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (67%) and White (21%) (diversity index 50/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 394 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Ennis Isd spends $10,952 per pupil, 20% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 16.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Ennis Isd also operates Ennis H S (1,887 students) and Ennis J H (908 students) alongside Austin El.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Austin El compares
Austin El on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.2% | ▲ 10% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 394 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
394
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
68.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 62% in Texas - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,952
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 394 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 67.3%
White 20.6%
African American 9.1%
Two or More 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 67.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.6, Austin El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ennis Isd, which includes Austin El.
$10,952
Per student
-20%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.7%
State 35.7%
Federal 16.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Austin El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ennis H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ennis J H | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jack Lummus Int | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bowie El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| David S Crockett Early Childhood Center | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Austin El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,887
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 908
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 515
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 506
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 479
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~394 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Austin El
How many students attend Austin El?
Austin El has 394 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ennis, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Austin El?
The student-teacher ratio at Austin El is 15.2:1, which is 3% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Austin El?
68.2% of students at Austin El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Austin El?
The largest demographic group at Austin El is Hispanic or Latino at 67.3% of enrollment, in Ennis, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Austin El?
Austin El has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Austin El rank among elementary schools in Ennis?
By Resource Investment Index, Austin El ranks #3 of 6 elementary schools in Ennis, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Ennis on the city page.
Is Austin El a good school?
Austin El earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Ennis Isd?
Besides Austin El, Ennis Isd also operates Ennis H S (1,887 students), Ennis J H (908 students), and Jack Lummus Int (515 students). See the Ennis Isd district page for the complete list.
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