- Enrollment
- 2,128
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Austin, TX
Copperfield El
Federal NCES profile for Copperfield El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483483008065
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Copperfield El earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #99 of 162
- schools in Austin · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 73.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Copperfield El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Copperfield El ranks #99 of 162 schools in Austin, TX.
School address
District: Pflugerville Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483483008065 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-31 students YoY
Copperfield El shrank from 502 students in 2022-23 to 471 in 2023-24 (-6.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 40.3 → 37.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-31 students YoY 483483008065 · Austin, TX Other · MID · TRAD
526 enr · 13.2:1 · 73.3% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Hendrickson H S (2,128 students)
Copperfield El shrank from 502 students in 2022-23 to 471 in 2023-24 (-6.2%). Teacher FTE lost 40.3 → 37.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Copperfield El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hendrickson H
Hendrickson H S
2,128 students
- Weiss H S
Weiss H S
1,985 students
- John B Connall
John B Connally H S
1,974 students
- Pflugerville H
Pflugerville H S
1,794 students
- Kelly Lane Mid
Kelly Lane Middle
910 students
- This school 526
Copperfield El
526 students
What this shows Copperfield El reports 526 students on the CCD universe file.
How Copperfield El compares
Copperfield El 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 10% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.3% | ▲ 18% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 526 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
526
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 36% in Texas - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.5%
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
$11,528
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 526 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 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
Hispanic or Latino 74.3%
African American 15.0%
White 5.3%
Asian 4.0%
Two or More 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 74.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.1, Copperfield El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pflugerville Isd reports $11,528 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Copperfield El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hendrickson H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Weiss H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John B Connally H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pflugerville H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kelly Lane Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Copperfield El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,985
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,974
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,794
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 910
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Nationwide other 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 (~526 students)
Frequently asked questions about Copperfield El
How many students attend Copperfield El?
Copperfield El has 526 students enrolled. It is a public school in Austin, TX. CCD year-over-year: 502 (2022-23) → 471 (2023-24), down 31.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Copperfield El?
The student-teacher ratio at Copperfield El is 13.2:1, which is 10% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 16% 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 Copperfield El?
73.3% of students at Copperfield El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Copperfield El?
The largest demographic group at Copperfield El is Hispanic or Latino at 74.3% of enrollment, in Austin, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Copperfield El?
Copperfield El has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Copperfield El rank among schools in Austin?
By Resource Investment Index, Copperfield El ranks #99 of 162 schools in Austin, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Austin on the city page.
What other schools are in Pflugerville Isd?
Besides Copperfield El, Pflugerville Isd also operates Hendrickson H S (2,128 students), Weiss H S (1,985 students), and John B Connally H S (1,974 students). See the Pflugerville Isd district page for the complete list.