- Enrollment
- 1,013
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Coppell, TX
Coppell Classical Academy
Federal NCES profile for Coppell Classical Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 480016311553Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Coppell Classical Academy earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #12 of 15
- public schools in Coppell · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.6:1
- large classes for Texas
- 21.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Coppell Classical Academy has class sizes larger than 77% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Coppell Classical Academy ranks #12 of 15 public schools in Coppell, TX.
School address
District: Texas College Preparatory Academies · Texas
NCES ID 480016311553 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Coppell Classical Academy held near 381 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 26.3 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 480016311553 · Coppell, TX Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
432 enr · 16.6:1 · 21.1% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Founders Classical Academy - Frisco (1,013 students)
Coppell Classical Academy held near 381 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 26.3 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Coppell Classical Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Founders Class
Founders Classical Academy - Frisco
1,013 students
- Founders Class
Founders Classical Academy of Flower Mound
949 students
- Founders Class
Founders Classical Academy of Prosper
929 students
- Founders Class
Founders Classical Academy - Conroe
921 students
- Founders Class
Founders Classical Academy
912 students
- This school
Coppell Classical Academy
432 students
What this shows Coppell Classical Academy reports 432 students on the CCD universe file.
How Coppell Classical Academy compares
Coppell Classical Academy 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 | 16.6:1 | ▲ 13% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.1% | ▼ 66% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 432 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
432
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 77% in Texas - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
11.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$10,324
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
0
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 30.1%
Asian 27.3%
Hispanic or Latino 21.5%
African American 16.0%
Two or More 5.1%
Largest group: White at 30.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 76.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 76.0, Coppell Classical Academy is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
District finance for Texas College Preparatory Academies reports $10,324 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Coppell Classical Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Founders Classical Academy - Frisco | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Founders Classical Academy of Flower Mound | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Founders Classical Academy of Prosper | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Founders Classical Academy - Conroe | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Founders Classical Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Coppell Classical Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 949
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 929
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 921
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 912
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~432 students)
Frequently asked questions about Coppell Classical Academy
How many students attend Coppell Classical Academy?
Coppell Classical Academy has 432 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Coppell, TX. CCD year-over-year: 369 (2022-23) → 381 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Coppell Classical Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Coppell Classical Academy is 16.6:1, which is 13% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Coppell Classical Academy?
21.1% of students at Coppell Classical Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Coppell Classical Academy?
The largest demographic group at Coppell Classical Academy is White at 30.1% of enrollment, in Coppell, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 76.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Coppell Classical Academy?
Coppell Classical Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical 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 Coppell Classical Academy rank among public schools in Coppell?
By Resource Investment Index, Coppell Classical Academy ranks #12 of 15 public schools in Coppell, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Coppell on the city page.
What other schools are in Texas College Preparatory Academies?
Besides Coppell Classical Academy, Texas College Preparatory Academies also operates Founders Classical Academy - Frisco (1,013 students), Founders Classical Academy of Flower Mound (949 students), and Founders Classical Academy of Prosper (929 students). See the Texas College Preparatory Academies district page for the complete list.