- Enrollment
- 932
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Copperas Cove, TX
Copperas Cove H S
Federal NCES profile for Copperas Cove H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 481524001030
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Copperas Cove H S earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #13 of 13
- public schools in Copperas Cove · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 42.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Copperas Cove H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Copperas Cove H S ranks #13 of 13 public schools in Copperas Cove, TX.
School address
District: Copperas Cove Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481524001030 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Copperas Cove H S held near 2,273 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 167.6 → 167.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 481524001030 · Copperas Cove, TX High · LARGE · TRAD
2,247 enr · 13.5:1 · 42.2% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: S C Lee J H (932 students)
Copperas Cove H S held near 2,273 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 167.6 → 167.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Copperas Cove H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Copperas Cove H S
2,247 students
- S C Lee J H
S C Lee J H
932 students
- C R Clements/H 847
C R Clements/Hollie Parsons El
847 students
- Copperas Cove 812
Copperas Cove J H
812 students
- J L Williams/L 635
J L Williams/Lovett Ledger El
635 students
- House Creek El 622
House Creek El
622 students
What this shows Copperas Cove H S reports 2,247 students on the CCD universe file.
How Copperas Cove H S compares
Copperas Cove H S 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 | 13.5:1 | ▼ 8% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.2% | ▼ 32% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,247 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
2,247
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 40% in Texas - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
41.9%
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
$12,315
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 562 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
234
in-school suspensions + 144 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 35.6%
Hispanic or Latino 30.2%
African American 18.7%
Two or More 10.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.5%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 35.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.5, Copperas Cove H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Copperas Cove Isd reports $12,315 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Copperas Cove H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| S C Lee J H | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| C R Clements/Hollie Parsons El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Copperas Cove J H | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| J L Williams/Lovett Ledger El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| House Creek El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Copperas Cove H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 847
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 812
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 635
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 622
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~2,247 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Copperas Cove H S
How many students attend Copperas Cove H S?
Copperas Cove H S has 2,247 students enrolled. It is a high school in Copperas Cove, TX. CCD year-over-year: 2,277 (2022-23) → 2,273 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Copperas Cove H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Copperas Cove H S is 13.5:1, which is 8% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 14% 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 Copperas Cove H S?
42.2% of students at Copperas Cove H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Copperas Cove H S?
The largest demographic group at Copperas Cove H S is White at 35.6% of enrollment, in Copperas Cove, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Copperas Cove H S?
Copperas Cove H S has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 Copperas Cove H S rank among public schools in Copperas Cove?
By Resource Investment Index, Copperas Cove H S ranks #13 of 13 public schools in Copperas Cove, 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 Copperas Cove on the city page.
What other schools are in Copperas Cove Isd?
Besides Copperas Cove H S, Copperas Cove Isd also operates S C Lee J H (932 students), C R Clements/Hollie Parsons El (847 students), and Copperas Cove J H (812 students). See the Copperas Cove Isd district page for the complete list.