- Enrollment
- 799
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Quinlan, TX
D C Cannon El
Federal NCES profile for D C Cannon El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483624005907
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
D C Cannon El earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Texas schools.
- #5 of 7
- public schools in Quinlan · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.9:1
- large classes for Texas
- 77.0%
- free-lunch eligible
D C Cannon El has class sizes larger than 92% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, D C Cannon El ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Quinlan, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+28 students YoY
D C Cannon El held near 793 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+28 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 41.3 → 42.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+28 students YoY 483624005907 · Quinlan, TX Other · MID · TRAD
815 enr · 19.9:1 · 77.0% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Wh Ford H S (799 students)
D C Cannon El held near 793 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+28 headcount). Teacher FTE added 41.3 → 42.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
D C Cannon El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
D C Cannon El
815 students
- Wh Ford H S
Wh Ford H S
799 students
- C B Thompson M
C B Thompson Middle
671 students
- A E Butler Int
A E Butler Int
651 students
What this shows D C Cannon El reports 815 students on the CCD universe file.
How D C Cannon El compares
D C Cannon El held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.9:1 | ▲ 35% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.0% | ▲ 24% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 815 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.9:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
815
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
77.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
19.9:1
students per teacher
- 35% above state mean
Top 92% in Texas - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.2%
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
$11,890
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
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
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
27
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 47.4%
Hispanic or Latino 47.0%
Two or More 4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 47.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.3, D C Cannon El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Quinlan Isd reports $11,890 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How D C Cannon El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wh Ford H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| C B Thompson Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| A E Butler Int | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to D C Cannon El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 671
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 651
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~815 students)
Frequently asked questions about D C Cannon El
How many students attend D C Cannon El?
D C Cannon El has 815 students enrolled. It is a public school in Quinlan, TX. CCD year-over-year: 765 (2022-23) → 793 (2023-24), nearly flat (+28).
What is the student-teacher ratio at D C Cannon El?
The student-teacher ratio at D C Cannon El is 19.9:1, which is 35% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at D C Cannon El?
77.0% of students at D C Cannon El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of D C Cannon El?
The largest demographic group at D C Cannon El is White at 47.4% of enrollment, in Quinlan, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for D C Cannon El?
D C Cannon El has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does D C Cannon El rank among public schools in Quinlan?
By Resource Investment Index, D C Cannon El ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Quinlan, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Quinlan on the city page.
What other schools are in Quinlan Isd?
Besides D C Cannon El, Quinlan Isd also operates Wh Ford H S (799 students), C B Thompson Middle (671 students), and A E Butler Int (651 students). See the Quinlan Isd district page for the complete list.