- Enrollment
- 3,412
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pearland, TX
Barbara Cockrell El
Federal NCES profile for Barbara Cockrell El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483444011483
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Barbara Cockrell El earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #11 of 16
- schools in Pearland · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 37.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Barbara Cockrell El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Barbara Cockrell El ranks #11 of 16 schools in Pearland, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Barbara Cockrell El held near 767 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 47.7 → 49.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 483444011483 · Pearland, TX Other · MID · TRAD
741 enr · 15.8:1 · 37.6% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Pearland H S (3,412 students)
Barbara Cockrell El held near 767 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 47.7 → 49.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Barbara Cockrell El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pearland H S
Pearland H S
3,412 students
- Glenda Dawson
Glenda Dawson H S
2,569 students
- Robert Turner 1,128
Robert Turner College and Career H S
1,128 students
- Pearland J H W 941
Pearland J H West
941 students
- Leon H Sablatu 878
Leon H Sablatura Middle
878 students
- This school 741
Barbara Cockrell El
741 students
What this shows Barbara Cockrell El reports 741 students on the CCD universe file.
How Barbara Cockrell El compares
Barbara Cockrell El held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.8:1 | ▲ 7% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.6% | ▼ 39% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 741 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
741
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 69% in Texas - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$9,797
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
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 741 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 56.8%
White 23.2%
Asian 9.2%
African American 7.0%
Two or More 3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 56.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.9, Barbara Cockrell El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pearland Isd reports $9,797 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Barbara Cockrell El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pearland H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glenda Dawson H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robert Turner College and Career H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pearland J H West | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Leon H Sablatura Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Barbara Cockrell El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,569
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,128
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 941
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 878
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~741 students)
Frequently asked questions about Barbara Cockrell El
How many students attend Barbara Cockrell El?
Barbara Cockrell El has 741 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pearland, TX. CCD year-over-year: 758 (2022-23) → 767 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Barbara Cockrell El?
The student-teacher ratio at Barbara Cockrell El is 15.8:1, which is 7% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Barbara Cockrell El?
37.6% of students at Barbara Cockrell El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Barbara Cockrell El?
The largest demographic group at Barbara Cockrell El is Hispanic or Latino at 56.8% of enrollment, in Pearland, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Barbara Cockrell El?
Barbara Cockrell El has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Barbara Cockrell El rank among schools in Pearland?
By Resource Investment Index, Barbara Cockrell El ranks #11 of 16 schools in Pearland, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Pearland on the city page.
What other schools are in Pearland Isd?
Besides Barbara Cockrell El, Pearland Isd also operates Pearland H S (3,412 students), Glenda Dawson H S (2,569 students), and Robert Turner College and Career H S (1,128 students). See the Pearland Isd district page for the complete list.