Enrollment
847
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Copperas Cove, TX
C R Clements/Hollie Parsons El
Federal NCES profile for C R Clements/Hollie Parsons El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 481524001029
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
C R Clements/Hollie Parsons El earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #5 of 6
- elementary schools in Copperas Cove · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 56.8%
- free-lunch eligible
C R Clements/Hollie Parsons El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, C R Clements/Hollie Parsons El ranks #5 of 6 elementary schools in Copperas Cove, TX.
School address
District: Copperas Cove Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481524001029 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
58.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.6:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
56.8%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How C R Clements/Hollie Parsons El compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at C R Clements/Hollie Parsons El
C R Clements/Hollie Parsons El is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Copperas Cove, Texas, enrolling 847 students.
At 14.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Texas median, within a few percentage points of the 14.7:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 56.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 847 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 1,201 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #911, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (40%) and White (29%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 72/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 424 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Copperas Cove Isd spends $10,971 per pupil, 20% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Copperas Cove Isd also operates Copperas Cove H S (2,247 students) and S C Lee J H (932 students) alongside C R Clements/Hollie Parsons El.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How C R Clements/Hollie Parsons El compares
C R Clements/Hollie Parsons El on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.6:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.8% | ▼ 8% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 847 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
847
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
56.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 55% in Texas - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,971
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 424 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
49
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 40.3%
White 28.9%
African American 15.5%
Two or More 10.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.0%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 40.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.8, C R Clements/Hollie Parsons El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Copperas Cove Isd, which includes C R Clements/Hollie Parsons El.
$10,971
Per student
-20%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.3%
State 64.2%
Federal 15.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How C R Clements/Hollie Parsons El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copperas Cove H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| S C Lee J H | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Copperas Cove J H | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| J L Williams/Lovett Ledger El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| House Creek El | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to C R Clements/Hollie Parsons El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,247
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 932
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 812
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 635
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 622
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~847 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about C R Clements/Hollie Parsons El
How many students attend C R Clements/Hollie Parsons El?
C R Clements/Hollie Parsons El has 847 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Copperas Cove, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at C R Clements/Hollie Parsons El?
The student-teacher ratio at C R Clements/Hollie Parsons El is 14.6:1, which is 1% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at C R Clements/Hollie Parsons El?
56.8% of students at C R Clements/Hollie Parsons El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of C R Clements/Hollie Parsons El?
The largest demographic group at C R Clements/Hollie Parsons El is Hispanic or Latino at 40.3% of enrollment, in Copperas Cove, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for C R Clements/Hollie Parsons El?
C R Clements/Hollie Parsons El has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does C R Clements/Hollie Parsons El rank among elementary schools in Copperas Cove?
By Resource Investment Index, C R Clements/Hollie Parsons El ranks #5 of 6 elementary schools in Copperas Cove, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Copperas Cove on the city page.
Is C R Clements/Hollie Parsons El a good school?
C R Clements/Hollie Parsons El earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Copperas Cove Isd?
Besides C R Clements/Hollie Parsons El, Copperas Cove Isd also operates Copperas Cove H S (2,247 students), S C Lee J H (932 students), and Copperas Cove J H (812 students). See the Copperas Cove Isd district page for the complete list.
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