Ennis Independent School District
Encyclopedia
Ennis Independent School District is a public school district
based in Ennis
, Texas
(USA
).
In addition to Ennis, the district serves the towns of Alma
, Bardwell
, and Garrett
in southeastern Ellis County
. A portion of the district extends into northern Navarro County.
In 2009, the school district was rated "academically acceptable
" by the Texas Education Agency
.
& also owns "Lion Memorial Stadium" which is East of Ennis High School .
a 10,000 capacity Stadium which was Completed in 2001, home of the Ennis Lions .
School district
School districts are a form of special-purpose district which serves to operate the local public primary and secondary schools.-United States:...
based in Ennis
Ennis, Texas
Ennis is a city in Ellis County, Texas, United States, and a southeastern suburb of Dallas. The population was 16,045 at the 2000 census.In 1871, the Houston and Texas Central Railroad purchased of land in Ellis County at a price of , establishing the line's northern terminus. On May 8, 1872,...
, Texas
Texas
Texas is the second largest U.S. state by both area and population, and the largest state by area in the contiguous United States.The name, based on the Caddo word "Tejas" meaning "friends" or "allies", was applied by the Spanish to the Caddo themselves and to the region of their settlement in...
(USA
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
).
In addition to Ennis, the district serves the towns of Alma
Alma, Texas
Alma is a town in Ellis County, Texas, United States. The population was 302 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Alma is located on Interstate 45 about southeast of Ennis....
, Bardwell
Bardwell, Texas
Bardwell is a city in Ellis County, Texas, United States. The population was 649 in 2009.-Geography:Bardwell is located at...
, and Garrett
Garrett, Texas
Garrett is a town in Ellis County, Texas, United States. The population was 448 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Garrett is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , all of it land....
in southeastern Ellis County
Ellis County, Texas
As of the census of 2000, there were 111,360 people, 37,020 households, and 29,653 families residing in the county. The population density was 118 people per square mile . There were 39,071 housing units at an average density of 42 per square mile...
. A portion of the district extends into northern Navarro County.
In 2009, the school district was rated "academically acceptable
Texas Education Agency accountability ratings system
The Texas Education Agency accountability ratings system rates all public schools, charter schools, and school districts in the State of Texas.The criteria are the same for schools and districts, and are discussed below...
" by the Texas Education Agency
Texas Education Agency
The Texas Education Agency is a branch of the state government of Texas in the United States responsible for public education. The agency is headquartered in the William B...
.
Schools
- Ennis High School (Grades 9-12)
- Ennis Junior High School (Grades 7-8)
- Sam Houston Elementary (Grades 1-3)
- Stephen F. Austin Elementary School (Grades 1-3)
- James Bowie Elementary School (Grades 1-3)
- William B. Travis Elementary School (Grades 1-3)
- David Crokket Early Childhood Center (Grades PK-K)
- G.W. Carver Early Childhood Center (Grades PK-K)
- Jack Lummus Intermediate School (Grades 4-6)
- Dorrie Miller Intermediate School (Grades 4-6)
& also owns "Lion Memorial Stadium" which is East of Ennis High School .
a 10,000 capacity Stadium which was Completed in 2001, home of the Ennis Lions .