How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Cooper H S | Ward El |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Abilene, TX | Abilene, TX |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | elementary |
| Enrollment | 1,570 | 502 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.7:1 | 16.2:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 61.5% | 50.2% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Cooper H S | Ward El |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $11,671 | $11,671 |
| District | Abilene Isd | Abilene Isd |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Cooper H S | Ward El |
|---|---|---|
| White | 33.9% | 39.0% |
| African American | 15.3% | 12.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43.4% | 39.0% |
| Asian | 1.9% | 4.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 5.1% | 4.6% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Cooper H S | Ward El |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 17 | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 261.7:1 | 502:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 49.4% | 29.1% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 230 | 20 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.