Enrollment
515
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ennis, TX
Jack Lummus Int
Federal NCES profile for Jack Lummus Int, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 481854007588
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jack Lummus Int earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Texas schools.
- #6 of 6
- elementary schools in Ennis · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.8:1
- large classes for Texas
- 56.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Jack Lummus Int has class sizes larger than 85% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jack Lummus Int ranks #6 of 6 elementary schools in Ennis, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.8:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
56.5%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jack Lummus Int compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jack Lummus Int
Jack Lummus Int is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Ennis, Texas, enrolling 515 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 56.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 515 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 1,468 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #1,302, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (51%) and White (28%) (diversity index 63/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 515 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights 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: 106 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 515 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 Jack Lummus 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 Jack Lummus Int compares
Jack Lummus 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 | 17.8:1 | ▲ 21% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.5% | ▼ 9% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 515 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
515
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
56.5%
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
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 85% in Texas - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.9%
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 515 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
97
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.6 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 50.9%
White 27.8%
African American 17.7%
Two or More 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 50.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.2, Jack Lummus 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 Jack Lummus 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 Jack Lummus Int Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ennis H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ennis J H | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bowie El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| David S Crockett Early Childhood Center | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Alamo Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jack Lummus 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
- 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
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 (~515 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Jack Lummus Int
How many students attend Jack Lummus Int?
Jack Lummus Int has 515 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ennis, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jack Lummus Int?
The student-teacher ratio at Jack Lummus Int is 17.8:1, which is 21% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jack Lummus Int?
56.5% of students at Jack Lummus Int are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jack Lummus Int?
The largest demographic group at Jack Lummus Int is Hispanic or Latino at 50.9% of enrollment, in Ennis, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jack Lummus Int?
Jack Lummus Int has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Jack Lummus Int rank among elementary schools in Ennis?
By Resource Investment Index, Jack Lummus Int ranks #6 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 Jack Lummus Int a good school?
Jack Lummus Int earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Texas schools. 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 Jack Lummus Int, Ennis Isd also operates Ennis H S (1,887 students), Ennis J H (908 students), and Bowie El (506 students). See the Ennis Isd district page for the complete list.
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