- Enrollment
- 908
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Ennis, TX
Ennis H S
Federal NCES profile for Ennis H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 481854001737
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 6
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ennis H S earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #9 of 11
- public schools in Ennis · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- students per teacher
- 56.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Ennis H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ennis H S ranks #9 of 11 public schools in Ennis, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+57 students YoY
Ennis H S held near 1,848 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+57 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 122.0 → 120.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+57 students YoY 481854001737 · Ennis, TX High · MID · TRAD
1,887 enr · 15.5:1 · 56.4% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Ennis J H (908 students)
Ennis H S held near 1,848 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+57 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 122.0 → 120.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Ennis H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
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
- Alamo Middle 457
Alamo Middle
457 students
What this shows Ennis H S reports 1,887 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ennis H S compares
Ennis H S 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 | 15.5:1 | ▲ 5% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.4% | ▼ 9% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,887 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,887
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 65% in Texas - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.8%
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
$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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 472 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
307
in-school suspensions + 120 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 57.4%
White 24.7%
African American 14.9%
Two or More 2.0%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 57.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.7, Ennis H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 19
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 Ennis H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ennis J H | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jack Lummus Int | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bowie El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| David S Crockett Early Childhood Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Alamo Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ennis H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- Enrollment
- 457
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Nationwide high 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 (~1,887 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ennis H S
How many students attend Ennis H S?
Ennis H S has 1,887 students enrolled. It is a high school in Ennis, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,791 (2022-23) → 1,848 (2023-24), nearly flat (+57).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ennis H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Ennis H S is 15.5:1, which is 5% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ennis H S?
56.4% of students at Ennis H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ennis H S?
The largest demographic group at Ennis H S is Hispanic or Latino at 57.4% of enrollment, in Ennis, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ennis H S?
Ennis H S 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 Ennis H S rank among public schools in Ennis?
By Resource Investment Index, Ennis H S ranks #9 of 11 public 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 public schools in Ennis on the city page.
What other schools are in Ennis Isd?
Besides Ennis H S, Ennis Isd also operates Ennis J H (908 students), Jack Lummus Int (515 students), and Bowie El (506 students). See the Ennis Isd district page for the complete list.