- Enrollment
- 490
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Cooper, TX
Cooper H S
Federal NCES profile for Cooper H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 481515001022
👥 S:T ratio 68
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cooper H S earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Texas schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Cooper · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8:1
- small classes for Texas
- 56.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Cooper H S has class sizes smaller than 96% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cooper H S ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Cooper, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Cooper H S shrank from 242 students in 2022-23 to 227 in 2023-24 (-6.2%).
Teacher FTE added 28.1 → 32.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-15 students YoY 481515001022 · Cooper, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
224 enr · 8:1 · 56.2% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Cooper El (490 students)
Cooper H S shrank from 242 students in 2022-23 to 227 in 2023-24 (-6.2%). Teacher FTE added 28.1 → 32.5 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
- Cooper El
Cooper El
490 students
- This school
Cooper H S
224 students
- Cooper J H 189
Cooper J H
189 students
What this shows Cooper H S reports 224 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 | 8:1 | ▼ 46% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.2% | ▼ 9% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 224 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
224
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
8:1
students per teacher
- 46% below state mean
Top 4% in Texas - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
35.7%
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
$12,358
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
26
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 10 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 66.5%
Hispanic or Latino 16.5%
African American 8.5%
Two or More 6.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.8%
Largest group: White at 66.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.9, Cooper H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
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 H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cooper El | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cooper J H | Similar size | 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
- 189
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~224 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cooper H S
How many students attend Cooper H S?
Cooper H S has 224 students enrolled. It is a high school in Cooper, TX. CCD year-over-year: 242 (2022-23) → 227 (2023-24), down 15.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cooper H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Cooper H S is 8:1, which is 46% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 49% 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?
56.2% 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 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 51.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cooper H S?
Cooper H S has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cooper H S rank among public schools in Cooper?
By Resource Investment Index, Cooper H S ranks #2 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 H S, Cooper Isd also operates Cooper El (490 students) and Cooper J H (189 students). See the Cooper Isd district page for the complete list.