- Enrollment
- 2,247
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-82 students YoY
Copperas Cove J H shrank from 924 students in 2022-23 to 842 in 2023-24 (-8.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 67.5 → 67.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-82 students YoY 481524001033 · Copperas Cove, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
812 enr · 12.1:1 · 53.5% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Copperas Cove H S (2,247 students)
Copperas Cove J H shrank from 924 students in 2022-23 to 842 in 2023-24 (-8.9%). Teacher FTE lost 67.5 → 67.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Copperas Cove J H in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Copperas Cove
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
- This school 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 J H reports 812 students on the CCD universe file.
How Copperas Cove J H compares
Copperas Cove J H 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
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 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
- 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
Nationwide middle 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 (~812 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 924 (2022-23) → 842 (2023-24), down 82.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.