- Enrollment
- 1,798
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Abilene, TX
Cooper H S
Federal NCES profile for Cooper H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 480744000016
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cooper H S earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #3 of 5
- high schools in Abilene · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 61.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Cooper H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cooper H S ranks #3 of 5 high schools in Abilene, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-120 students YoY
Cooper H S shrank from 1,716 students in 2022-23 to 1,596 in 2023-24 (-7.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 115.7 → 107.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-120 students YoY 480744000016 · Abilene, TX High · MID · TRAD
1,570 enr · 13.7:1 · 61.5% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Abilene H S (1,798 students)
Cooper H S shrank from 1,716 students in 2022-23 to 1,596 in 2023-24 (-7.0%). Teacher FTE lost 115.7 → 107.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Cooper H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Abilene H S
Abilene H S
1,798 students
- This school
Cooper H S
1,570 students
- Mann Middle
Mann Middle
776 students
- Craig Middle
Craig Middle
771 students
- Madison Middle
Madison Middle
770 students
- Austin El
Austin El
729 students
What this shows Cooper H S reports 1,570 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cooper H S compares
Cooper H S 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 | 13.7:1 | ▼ 7% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.5% | ▼ 1% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,570 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,570
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 43% in Texas - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
49.4%
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
$11,604
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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 262 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
230
in-school suspensions + 166 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 43.4%
White 33.9%
African American 15.3%
Two or More 5.1%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 43.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.0, Cooper H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 17
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Abilene Isd reports $11,604 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cooper H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abilene H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mann Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Craig Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Madison Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Austin El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cooper H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 776
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 771
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 770
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 729
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Nationwide high 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 (~1,570 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cooper H S
How many students attend Cooper H S?
Cooper H S has 1,570 students enrolled. It is a high school in Abilene, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,716 (2022-23) → 1,596 (2023-24), down 120.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cooper H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Cooper H S is 13.7:1, which is 7% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 13% 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 Cooper H S?
61.5% of students at Cooper H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cooper H S?
The largest demographic group at Cooper H S is Hispanic or Latino at 43.4% of enrollment, in Abilene, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cooper H S?
Cooper H S 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 H S rank among high schools in Abilene?
By Resource Investment Index, Cooper H S ranks #3 of 5 high schools in Abilene, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Abilene on the city page.
What other schools are in Abilene Isd?
Besides Cooper H S, Abilene Isd also operates Abilene H S (1,798 students), Mann Middle (776 students), and Craig Middle (771 students). See the Abilene Isd district page for the complete list.