- Enrollment
- 4,068
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Coppell, TX
Cottonwood Creek El
Federal NCES profile for Cottonwood Creek El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481521007262
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cottonwood Creek El earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #3 of 9
- schools in Coppell · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 7.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Cottonwood Creek El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cottonwood Creek El ranks #3 of 9 schools in Coppell, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Cottonwood Creek El held near 396 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.6 → 33.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 481521007262 · Coppell, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
408 enr · 13.2:1 · 7.3% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Coppell H S (4,068 students)
Cottonwood Creek El held near 396 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.6 → 33.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Cottonwood Creek El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Coppell H S
Coppell H S
4,068 students
- Coppell Middle 1,230
Coppell Middle West
1,230 students
- Coppell Middle 1,120
Coppell Middle East
1,120 students
- Coppell Middle 1,006
Coppell Middle North
1,006 students
- Canyon Ranch E 705
Canyon Ranch El
705 students
- This school 408
Cottonwood Creek El
408 students
What this shows Cottonwood Creek El reports 408 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cottonwood Creek El compares
Cottonwood Creek El 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 10% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.3% | ▼ 88% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 408 | top 63% | - | - |
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.
408
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
7.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 88% 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
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
6.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$10,455
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 408 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 46.8%
White 29.9%
Hispanic or Latino 9.8%
Two or More 8.6%
African American 4.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Asian at 46.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.2, Cottonwood Creek El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Coppell Isd reports $10,455 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cottonwood Creek El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coppell H S | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coppell Middle West | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coppell Middle East | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coppell Middle North | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Canyon Ranch El | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cottonwood Creek El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,230
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,120
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 1,006
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 705
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~408 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cottonwood Creek El
How many students attend Cottonwood Creek El?
Cottonwood Creek El has 408 students enrolled. It is a public school in Coppell, TX. CCD year-over-year: 412 (2022-23) → 396 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cottonwood Creek El?
The student-teacher ratio at Cottonwood Creek 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 Cottonwood Creek El?
7.3% of students at Cottonwood Creek El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cottonwood Creek El?
The largest demographic group at Cottonwood Creek El is Asian at 46.8% of enrollment, in Coppell, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cottonwood Creek El?
Cottonwood Creek El has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher 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 Cottonwood Creek El rank among schools in Coppell?
By Resource Investment Index, Cottonwood Creek El ranks #3 of 9 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 schools in Coppell on the city page.
What other schools are in Coppell Isd?
Besides Cottonwood Creek El, Coppell Isd also operates Coppell H S (4,068 students), Coppell Middle West (1,230 students), and Coppell Middle East (1,120 students). See the Coppell Isd district page for the complete list.