Enrollment
812
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Copperas Cove, TX
Copperas Cove J H
Federal NCES profile for Copperas Cove J H, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 481524001033
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Copperas Cove J H earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #9 of 13
- public schools in Copperas Cove · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.1:1
- small classes for Texas
- 53.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Copperas Cove J H has class sizes smaller than 76% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Copperas Cove J H ranks #9 of 13 public schools in Copperas Cove, TX.
School address
District: Copperas Cove Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481524001033 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
67.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.1:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
53.5%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Copperas Cove J H compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Copperas Cove J H
Copperas Cove J H is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Copperas Cove, Texas, enrolling 812 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 53.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 812 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 1,228 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #916, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (36%) and Hispanic or Latino (34%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 72/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 406 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Copperas Cove Isd spends $10,971 per pupil, 20% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 219 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 812 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Copperas Cove Isd also operates Copperas Cove H S (2,247 students) and S C Lee J H (932 students) alongside Copperas Cove J H.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Copperas Cove J H compares
Copperas Cove J H on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.1:1 | ▼ 18% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.5% | ▼ 14% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 812 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
812
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
53.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 24% in Texas - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
36.6%
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
$10,971
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 406 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
144
in-school suspensions + 75 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 35.5%
Hispanic or Latino 34.0%
African American 14.4%
Two or More 11.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.3%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 35.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.4, Copperas Cove J H is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Copperas Cove Isd, which includes Copperas Cove J H.
$10,971
Per student
-20%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.3%
State 64.2%
Federal 15.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Copperas Cove J H Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copperas Cove H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| S C Lee J H | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| C R Clements/Hollie Parsons El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| J L Williams/Lovett Ledger El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| House Creek El | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Copperas Cove J H's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,247
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 932
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 847
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 635
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 622
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~812 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Copperas Cove J H
How many students attend Copperas Cove J H?
Copperas Cove J H has 812 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Copperas Cove, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Copperas Cove J H?
The student-teacher ratio at Copperas Cove J H is 12.1:1, which is 18% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 23% 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 J H?
53.5% of students at Copperas Cove J H are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Copperas Cove J H?
The largest demographic group at Copperas Cove J H is White at 35.5% of enrollment, in Copperas Cove, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Copperas Cove J H?
Copperas Cove J H has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Copperas Cove J H rank among public schools in Copperas Cove?
By Resource Investment Index, Copperas Cove J H ranks #9 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.
Is Copperas Cove J H a good school?
Copperas Cove J H earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Copperas Cove Isd?
Besides Copperas Cove J H, Copperas Cove Isd also operates Copperas Cove H S (2,247 students), S C Lee J H (932 students), and C R Clements/Hollie Parsons El (847 students). See the Copperas Cove Isd district page for the complete list.
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