Ennis ISD
Ennis High School: An Example of Excellence!" This is the conclusion drawn from a study of American high schools conducted by U.S. News & World Report Magazine.
In this special report, published January 18, 1999, Ennis High School was named by the publication as one of the outstanding American high schools. In addition, Ennis High School was found to be among the top 96 American high schools, and among the top 9 high schools in Texas!
Education has long been a top priority for residents in the Ennis Independent School District. Our students exhibit outstanding performance in the classroom as well as in athletics and extracurricular activities.
The Ennis Independent School District (EISD), formed in 1881, covers an area of 253.8 square miles in the southeastern corner of Ellis County and extends into a small area of Navarro County. Two early childhood centers; four elementary schools; two intermediate school for grades four, five and six; a junior high school for grades seven and eight; and a high school with a career center comprise our instructional campuses.
An expanded technology program is in place on all campuses. Each teacher has a desktop computer which is used for grade book records, interoffice mail, the internet, in-class instruction and is networked with the entire district.
EISD ACCOUNTABILITY RATINGS BY CAMPUS (2010 Data) |
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| SCHOOL | RATING |
| Austin Elementary (Grades 1-3) | Exemplary |
| Bowie Elementary (Grades 1-3) | Recognized |
| Houston Elementary (Grades 1-3) | Exemplary |
| Travis Elementary (Grades 1-3) | Exemplary |
| Ennis Intermediate (Grades 4-5) | Recognized |
| Sixth Grade Center (Grade 6) | Recognized |
| Ennis Junior High (Grades 7-8) | Academically Acceptable |
| Ennis High School (Grades 9-12) | Recognized |
| *The Early Childhood Centers (Grades Pre-K -K) were not included in the assessment. | |
F-A-S-T FACTS & FIGURES ENNIS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT (EISD) (2009-2010 DATA) |
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| Tax Rate | $1.51 |
| Taxable Property Value | $1,750,866,518 |
| 2009-2010 Operating Budget | $42,265,106 |
| Operating Cost Per Student | $7,210 |
EISD Student Enrollment 2009-2010 |
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| Total Enrollment | 5,833 |
| Early Childhood Centers | 754 (2 Schools: Carver & Crockett) |
| Elementary | 1,854 (4 Elementary Schools: Austin, Bowie, Houston, Travis) |
| Sixth Grade Center | 865 |
| Ennis Junior High School | 855 |
| Ennis High School | 1,486 |
For additional information regarding the Ennis Independent School District, please contact:
Ennis Independent School District
Administrative Building
303 West Knox Street
PO Box 1420
Ennis, Texas 75120
Tel: 972-875-9027
Fax: 972-875-8667
Email: henry.martinez@ennis.k12.tx.us
Preschool Programs
Ennis has five licensed preschool and day care facilities to assist working families. Most child care programs offer supervised field trips, before and after school transportation, and educational activities.