- Enrollment
- 2,247
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
C R Clements/Hollie Parsons El held near 826 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 58.4 → 54.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 481524001029 · Copperas Cove, TX Elementary · MID · TRAD
847 enr · 14.6:1 · 56.8% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Copperas Cove H S (2,247 students)
C R Clements/Hollie Parsons El held near 826 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 58.4 → 54.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
C R Clements/Hollie Parsons El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Copperas Cove
Copperas Cove H S
2,247 students
- S C Lee J H
S C Lee J H
932 students
- This school 847
C R Clements/Hollie Parsons El
847 students
- Copperas Cove 812
Copperas Cove J H
812 students
- J L Williams/L 635
J L Williams/Lovett Ledger El
635 students
- House Creek El 622
House Creek El
622 students
What this shows C R Clements/Hollie Parsons El reports 847 students on the CCD universe file.
How C R Clements/Hollie Parsons El compares
C R Clements/Hollie Parsons 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,315
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
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.
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
District finance for Copperas Cove Isd reports $12,315 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide elementary 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 (~847 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 817 (2022-23) → 826 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.