- Enrollment
- 2,012
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Georgetown, DE
Ennis (Howard T.) School
Federal NCES profile for Ennis (Howard T.) School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 100068000084
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ennis (Howard T.) School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Delaware schools.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Georgetown · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.9:1
- small classes for Delaware
- 340
- students enrolled
Ennis (Howard T.) School has class sizes smaller than 92% of Delaware schools. Computed live against every Delaware school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ennis (Howard T.) School ranks #3 of 4 schools in Georgetown, DE.
School address
District: Indian River School District · Delaware
NCES ID 100068000084 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+75 students YoY
Ennis (Howard T.) School grew from 241 students in 2022-23 to 316 in 2023-24 (+31.1%).
Teacher FTE added 38.0 → 42.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+75 students YoY 100068000084 · Georgetown, DE Other · SMALL · TRAD
340 enr · 8.9:1 · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Sussex Central High School (2,012 students)
Ennis (Howard T.) School grew from 241 students in 2022-23 to 316 in 2023-24 (+31.1%). Teacher FTE added 38.0 → 42.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Delaware schools → · Find another →
Ennis (Howard T.) School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sussex Central
Sussex Central High School
2,012 students
- Indian River H
Indian River High School
1,073 students
- Georgetown Mid
Georgetown Middle School
861 students
- Georgetown Ele
Georgetown Elementary School
825 students
- East Millsboro
East Millsboro Elementary School
820 students
- This school 340
Ennis (Howard T.) School
340 students
What this shows Ennis (Howard T.) School reports 340 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ennis (Howard T.) School compares
Ennis (Howard T.) School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Delaware and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Delaware | Delaware avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.9:1 | ▼ 36% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 340 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.9:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
340
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
8.9:1
students per teacher
- 36% below state mean
Top 8% in Delaware - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.6%
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
$19,367
per pupil, district-wide
- above Delaware avg of $18,304
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 340 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 42.9%
Hispanic or Latino 34.7%
African American 17.1%
Two or More 4.7%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 42.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.4, Ennis (Howard T.) School is more mixed than the Delaware school average of 61.3.
Programs
District finance for Indian River School District reports $19,367 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ennis (Howard T.) School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sussex Central High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Indian River High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Georgetown Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Georgetown Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Millsboro Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ennis (Howard T.) School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,073
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 861
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 825
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 820
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar other schools in Georgetown
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~340 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~8.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Ennis (Howard T.) School
How many students attend Ennis (Howard T.) School?
Ennis (Howard T.) School has 340 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Georgetown, DE. CCD year-over-year: 241 (2022-23) → 316 (2023-24), up 75.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ennis (Howard T.) School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ennis (Howard T.) School is 8.9:1, which is 36% lower than the Delaware average of 13.9:1 and 43% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ennis (Howard T.) School?
The largest demographic group at Ennis (Howard T.) School is White at 42.9% of enrollment, in Georgetown, DE. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ennis (Howard T.) School?
Ennis (Howard T.) School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 (Howard T.) School rank among schools in Georgetown?
By Resource Investment Index, Ennis (Howard T.) School ranks #3 of 4 schools in Georgetown, DE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Georgetown on the city page.
What other schools are in Indian River School District?
Besides Ennis (Howard T.) School, Indian River School District also operates Sussex Central High School (2,012 students), Indian River High School (1,073 students), and Georgetown Middle School (861 students). See the Indian River School District district page for the complete list.