- Enrollment
- 2,809
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Willis, TX
Edward B Cannan El
Federal NCES profile for Edward B Cannan El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 484590008340
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Edward B Cannan El earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Texas schools.
- #4 of 5
- elementary schools in Willis · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.3:1
- large classes for Texas
- 67.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Edward B Cannan El has class sizes larger than 87% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Edward B Cannan El ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Willis, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Edward B Cannan El held near 667 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 39.5 → 41.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 484590008340 · Willis, TX Elementary · MID · TRAD
714 enr · 18.3:1 · 67.1% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Willis H S (2,809 students)
Edward B Cannan El held near 667 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 39.5 → 41.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Edward B Cannan El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Willis H S
Willis H S
2,809 students
- Robert P Brabh
Robert P Brabham Middle
1,179 students
- Lynn Lucas Mid 901
Lynn Lucas Middle
901 students
- Eddie Ruth Lag 779
Eddie Ruth Lagway El
779 students
- C C Hardy El 756
C C Hardy El
756 students
- This school 714
Edward B Cannan El
714 students
What this shows Edward B Cannan El reports 714 students on the CCD universe file.
How Edward B Cannan El compares
Edward B Cannan 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 | 18.3:1 | ▲ 24% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.1% | ▲ 8% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 714 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
714
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 87% in Texas - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.7%
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
$9,720
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 714 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
33
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 58.5%
White 36.6%
Two or More 2.8%
African American 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 58.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.3, Edward B Cannan El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Willis Isd reports $9,720 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Edward B Cannan El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willis H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robert P Brabham Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lynn Lucas Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eddie Ruth Lagway El | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| C C Hardy El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Edward B Cannan El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,179
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 901
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 779
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 756
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~714 students)
Frequently asked questions about Edward B Cannan El
How many students attend Edward B Cannan El?
Edward B Cannan El has 714 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Willis, TX. CCD year-over-year: 672 (2022-23) → 667 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edward B Cannan El?
The student-teacher ratio at Edward B Cannan El is 18.3:1, which is 24% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Edward B Cannan El?
67.1% of students at Edward B Cannan El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Edward B Cannan El?
The largest demographic group at Edward B Cannan El is Hispanic or Latino at 58.5% of enrollment, in Willis, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Edward B Cannan El?
Edward B Cannan El has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Edward B Cannan El rank among elementary schools in Willis?
By Resource Investment Index, Edward B Cannan El ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Willis, 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 Willis on the city page.
What other schools are in Willis Isd?
Besides Edward B Cannan El, Willis Isd also operates Willis H S (2,809 students), Robert P Brabham Middle (1,179 students), and Lynn Lucas Middle (901 students). See the Willis Isd district page for the complete list.