- Enrollment
- 1,887
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ennis, TX
G W Carver Early Childhood Center
Federal NCES profile for G W Carver Early Childhood Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481854012158
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
G W Carver Early Childhood Center earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #6 of 11
- public schools in Ennis · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 81.0%
- free-lunch eligible
G W Carver Early Childhood Center has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, G W Carver Early Childhood Center ranks #6 of 11 public schools in Ennis, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
G W Carver Early Childhood Center held near 442 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 27.1 → 26.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 481854012158 · Ennis, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
407 enr · 15.1:1 · 81.0% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Ennis H S (1,887 students)
G W Carver Early Childhood Center held near 442 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 27.1 → 26.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
G W Carver Early Childhood Center 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 407
G W Carver Early Childhood Center
407 students
What this shows G W Carver Early Childhood Center reports 407 students on the CCD universe file.
How G W Carver Early Childhood Center compares
G W Carver Early Childhood Center 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 | 15.1:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.0% | ▲ 31% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 407 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
407
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 61% in Texas - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 407 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
Hispanic or Latino 55.5%
White 20.9%
African American 18.4%
Two or More 3.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.2%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 55.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.3, G W Carver Early Childhood Center is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
District finance for Ennis Isd reports $11,329 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How G W Carver Early Childhood Center 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 | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jack Lummus Int | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bowie El | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| David S Crockett Early Childhood Center | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to G W Carver Early Childhood Center'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 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 (~407 students)
Frequently asked questions about G W Carver Early Childhood Center
How many students attend G W Carver Early Childhood Center?
G W Carver Early Childhood Center has 407 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ennis, TX. CCD year-over-year: 427 (2022-23) → 442 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at G W Carver Early Childhood Center?
The student-teacher ratio at G W Carver Early Childhood Center is 15.1:1, which is 3% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at G W Carver Early Childhood Center?
81.0% of students at G W Carver Early Childhood Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of G W Carver Early Childhood Center?
The largest demographic group at G W Carver Early Childhood Center is Hispanic or Latino at 55.5% of enrollment, in Ennis, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for G W Carver Early Childhood Center?
G W Carver Early Childhood Center has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 G W Carver Early Childhood Center rank among public schools in Ennis?
By Resource Investment Index, G W Carver Early Childhood Center ranks #6 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 G W Carver Early Childhood Center, 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.