Needs Improvement
#7704 of 8,552 schools in TX
Edward B Cannan EL
Elementary School · Willis ISD · Willis, TX
A Willis ISD elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
7639 COUNTY LINE RD, Willis, TX 77378
- Math 35% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 41% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Edward B Cannan EL score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 5 points since 2020, reaching 38% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
75.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Edward B Cannan EL sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Houston map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,561/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Willis), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$68,595
Median home value
$177,900
Median rent
$1,408/mo
College educated
18.3%
Homeownership
71.5%
Poverty rate
14.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77378; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parmley ELEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | K–5 | 1.3 mi | 616 | Compare → |
| C C Hardy ELEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | K–5 | 1.7 mi | 788 | Compare → |
| Turner ELEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | K–5 | 2.2 mi | 435 | Compare → |
| W Lloyd Meador ELEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | K–5 | 3.3 mi | 643 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Willis ISD
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #7 of 10
- District spending per student
- $9,720NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Edward B Cannan EL is listed in WILLIS ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Edward B Cannan EL
Edward B Cannan EL is a public elementary school in Willis, TX, part of Willis ISD, serving approximately 667 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #7,704 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Edward B Cannan EL
What grades does Edward B Cannan EL serve?
Edward B Cannan EL serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Edward B Cannan EL?
Edward B Cannan EL has an enrollment of approximately 667 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edward B Cannan EL?
The student-teacher ratio at Edward B Cannan EL is 16.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Edward B Cannan EL rank in TX?
Edward B Cannan EL ranks #7,704 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Edward B Cannan EL's MySchoolScout rating?
Edward B Cannan EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Edward B Cannan EL?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Edward B Cannan EL has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Edward B Cannan EL a charter school?
No, Edward B Cannan EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Edward B Cannan EL a Title I school?
No, Edward B Cannan EL is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Edward B Cannan EL?
75.1% of students at Edward B Cannan EL qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 667
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Montgomery County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.1%
- Phone
- (936) 890-8660
- Area population (ZIP 77378)
- 17,576
- Area average commute
- 34.1 min
- Area median age
- 39.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 77378; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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