Enrollment
447
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.4:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
67.4%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dorie Miller Int compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dorie Miller Int
Dorie Miller Int is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Ennis, Texas, enrolling 447 students.
At 14.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Texas median, within a few percentage points of the 14.7:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 67.4% lands close to the Texas typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 447 students, its enrollment sits close to the Texas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 1,533 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #1,207, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (57%) and White (27%) (diversity index 59/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 447 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data 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.
Discipline events run high: 104 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 447 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Ennis Isd also operates Ennis H S (1,887 students) and Ennis J H (908 students) alongside Dorie Miller Int.
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 Dorie Miller Int compares
Dorie Miller Int on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ennis Isd, which includes Dorie Miller Int.
$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 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
- 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 (~447 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.4:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Dorie Miller Int a good school?
Dorie Miller Int earns 36/100 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 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.
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