- Enrollment
- 1,887
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ennis, TX
Dorie Miller Int
Federal NCES profile for Dorie Miller Int, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 481854009218
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dorie Miller Int earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #5 of 6
- elementary schools in Ennis · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 67.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Dorie Miller Int has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dorie Miller Int ranks #5 of 6 elementary schools in Ennis, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Dorie Miller Int grew from 399 students in 2022-23 to 419 in 2023-24 (+5.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 31.4 → 30.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+20 students YoY 481854009218 · Ennis, TX Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
447 enr · 14.4:1 · 67.4% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Ennis H S (1,887 students)
Dorie Miller Int grew from 399 students in 2022-23 to 419 in 2023-24 (+5.0%). Teacher FTE lost 31.4 → 30.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Dorie Miller Int in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ennis H S
Ennis H S
1,887 students
- Ennis J H
Ennis J H
908 students
- Jack Lummus In 515
Jack Lummus Int
515 students
- Bowie El 506
Bowie El
506 students
- David S Crocke 479
David S Crockett Early Childhood Center
479 students
- This school 447
Dorie Miller Int
447 students
What this shows Dorie Miller Int reports 447 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dorie Miller Int compares
Dorie Miller Int is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.4:1 | ▼ 2% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.4% | ▲ 9% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 447 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
447
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 52% in Texas - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.9%
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
$11,329
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
Per 447 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
86
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 56.6%
White 26.6%
African American 14.1%
Two or More 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 56.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.9, Dorie Miller Int is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ennis Isd reports $11,329 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dorie Miller Int 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 | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bowie El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| David S Crockett Early Childhood Center | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dorie Miller Int's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
Nationwide elementary 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 (~447 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dorie Miller Int
How many students attend Dorie Miller Int?
Dorie Miller Int has 447 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ennis, TX. CCD year-over-year: 399 (2022-23) → 419 (2023-24), up 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dorie Miller Int?
The student-teacher ratio at Dorie Miller Int is 14.4:1, which is 2% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dorie Miller Int?
67.4% of students at Dorie Miller Int are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dorie Miller Int?
The largest demographic group at Dorie Miller Int is Hispanic or Latino at 56.6% of enrollment, in Ennis, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dorie Miller Int?
Dorie Miller Int has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Dorie Miller Int rank among elementary schools in Ennis?
By Resource Investment Index, Dorie Miller Int ranks #5 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.
What other schools are in Ennis Isd?
Besides Dorie Miller Int, 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.