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Edward B Cannan El

7639 County Line Rd, Willis, TX 77378 · (936)890-8660

Type
Elementary
Grades
0–5
Enrollment
672
FTE teachers
39
Student/teacher
17.2:1
District
Willis ISD

About this school

Edward B Cannan EL is a elementary school located in Willis, TX, serving grades 0–5 and approximately 672 students. Operated by Willis ISD, the campus sits about 1.3 miles from Willis News's newsroom and is part of Willis News's ongoing local education coverage.

The school employs roughly 39 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers for a student-to-teacher ratio of about 17.2:1. That ratio is roughly in line with the state average for TX public schools.

Edward B Cannan EL is a traditional zoned public school within Willis ISD, meaning enrollment is generally tied to residence within the school's attendance boundary. Boundary maps and feeder patterns are published by the district and updated annually.

State accountability ratings for TEA are released annually and combine student achievement, growth, and closing-the-gaps metrics. Willis News publishes rating updates as soon as they become public each fall, with comparisons to nearby campuses and prior-year trends.

For families in Willis considering elementary placement, Edward B Cannan EL is one of the campuses Willis News regularly covers — including school board decisions, bond elections, and individual program changes that affect enrollment.

Tip about Edward B Cannan EL? Email editor@nexcom.media with the subject line "Edward B Cannan EL". For more education coverage, see willisnews.org/schools or browse Willis News's latest reporting at willisnews.org/news. This profile uses public data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) and is updated annually as new federal filings are released.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Edward B Cannan El located?
Edward B Cannan El is located at 7639 County Line Rd in Willis, TX 77378.
What grades does Edward B Cannan El serve?
The school serves grades 0 through 5 as a elementary campus.
How many students attend Edward B Cannan El?
Approximately 672 students were enrolled according to the most recent federal NCES filing.
What district operates Edward B Cannan El?
Edward B Cannan El is part of Willis ISD (NCES LEA ID: 4845900).
Is Edward B Cannan El a charter or magnet school?
Edward B Cannan El is a traditional zoned public school within Willis ISD.

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Data source: U.S. National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data — canonical NCES page ↗. Per-school profile generated by Willis News from the most recent federal directory release. Updated 2026-08-21.

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