- Enrollment
- 224
- Students per teacher
- 8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cooper, TX
Cooper El
Federal NCES profile for Cooper El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481515001021
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 2
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cooper El earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Texas schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Cooper · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.5:1
- large classes for Texas
- 74.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Cooper El has class sizes larger than 83% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cooper El ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Cooper, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Cooper El held near 469 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 28.8 → 28.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 481515001021 · Cooper, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
490 enr · 17.5:1 · 74.5% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Cooper H S (224 students)
Cooper El held near 469 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 28.8 → 28.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Cooper El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Cooper El
490 students
- Cooper H S
Cooper H S
224 students
- Cooper J H 189
Cooper J H
189 students
What this shows Cooper El reports 490 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cooper El compares
Cooper 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 | 17.5:1 | ▲ 19% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.5% | ▲ 20% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 490 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
490
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 83% in Texas - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,358
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 490 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
27
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 66.5%
Hispanic or Latino 19.0%
African American 6.9%
Two or More 6.9%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 66.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.2, Cooper El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cooper Isd reports $12,358 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cooper El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cooper H S | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cooper J H | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cooper El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 189
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~490 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cooper El
How many students attend Cooper El?
Cooper El has 490 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cooper, TX. CCD year-over-year: 467 (2022-23) → 469 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cooper El?
The student-teacher ratio at Cooper El is 17.5:1, which is 19% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cooper El?
74.5% of students at Cooper El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cooper El?
The largest demographic group at Cooper El is White at 66.5% of enrollment, in Cooper, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cooper El?
Cooper El has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Cooper El rank among public schools in Cooper?
By Resource Investment Index, Cooper El ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Cooper, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Cooper Isd?
Besides Cooper El, Cooper Isd also operates Cooper H S (224 students) and Cooper J H (189 students). See the Cooper Isd district page for the complete list.