- Enrollment
- 1,936
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Desoto, TX
Cockrell Hill El
Federal NCES profile for Cockrell Hill El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481686006397
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cockrell Hill El earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Texas schools.
- #3 of 6
- schools in Desoto · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.2:1
- small classes for Texas
- 65.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Cockrell Hill El has class sizes smaller than 89% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cockrell Hill El ranks #3 of 6 schools in Desoto, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-288 students YoY
Cockrell Hill El shrank from 756 students in 2022-23 to 468 in 2023-24 (-38.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 39.4 → 24.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-288 students YoY 481686006397 · Desoto, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
397 enr · 10.2:1 · 65.5% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Desoto H S (1,936 students)
Cockrell Hill El shrank from 756 students in 2022-23 to 468 in 2023-24 (-38.1%). Teacher FTE lost 39.4 → 24.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Cockrell Hill El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Desoto H S
Desoto H S
1,936 students
- Curtistene S M 643
Curtistene S Mccowan Middle
643 students
- Katherine John 536
Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet Academy
536 students
- Frank D Moates 468
Frank D Moates El
468 students
- This school 397
Cockrell Hill El
397 students
- Desoto West Mi 370
Desoto West Middle
370 students
What this shows Cockrell Hill El reports 397 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cockrell Hill El compares
Cockrell Hill El is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.2:1 | ▼ 31% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.5% | ▲ 6% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 397 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.2:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
397
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.2:1
students per teacher
- 31% below state mean
Top 11% in Texas - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
49.9%
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
$13,676
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
Counselors1.9 FTE
Per 212 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 50.1%
Hispanic or Latino 42.1%
White 3.3%
Two or More 3.3%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 50.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.9, Cockrell Hill El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Desoto Isd reports $13,676 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cockrell Hill El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desoto H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Curtistene S Mccowan Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Frank D Moates El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Desoto West Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cockrell Hill El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 643
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 536
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 468
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 370
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~397 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Cockrell Hill El
How many students attend Cockrell Hill El?
Cockrell Hill El has 397 students enrolled. It is a public school in Desoto, TX. CCD year-over-year: 756 (2022-23) → 468 (2023-24), down 288.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cockrell Hill El?
The student-teacher ratio at Cockrell Hill El is 10.2:1, which is 31% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 35% 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 Cockrell Hill El?
65.5% of students at Cockrell Hill El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cockrell Hill El?
The largest demographic group at Cockrell Hill El is African American at 50.1% of enrollment, in Desoto, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cockrell Hill El?
Cockrell Hill El has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Cockrell Hill El rank among schools in Desoto?
By Resource Investment Index, Cockrell Hill El ranks #3 of 6 schools in Desoto, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Desoto on the city page.
What other schools are in Desoto Isd?
Besides Cockrell Hill El, Desoto Isd also operates Desoto H S (1,936 students), Curtistene S Mccowan Middle (643 students), and Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet Academy (536 students). See the Desoto Isd district page for the complete list.