- Enrollment
- 2,313
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hutto, TX
Cottonwood Creek El
Federal NCES profile for Cottonwood Creek El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482410011368
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cottonwood Creek El earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #7 of 7
- schools in Hutto · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.1:1
- large classes for Texas
- 34.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Cottonwood Creek El has class sizes larger than 93% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cottonwood Creek El ranks #7 of 7 schools in Hutto, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+126 students YoY
Cottonwood Creek El grew from 686 students in 2022-23 to 812 in 2023-24 (+18.4%).
Teacher FTE added 46.8 → 53.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+126 students YoY 482410011368 · Hutto, TX Other · MID · TRAD
925 enr · 20.1:1 · 34.8% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Hutto H S (2,313 students)
Cottonwood Creek El grew from 686 students in 2022-23 to 812 in 2023-24 (+18.4%). Teacher FTE added 46.8 → 53.4 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
- Hutto H S
Hutto H S
2,313 students
- This school 925
Cottonwood Creek El
925 students
- Hutto El 820
Hutto El
820 students
- Hutto Ninth Gr 808
Hutto Ninth Grade Center
808 students
- Benjamin Doc K 806
Benjamin Doc Kerley El
806 students
- Ray El 793
Ray El
793 students
What this shows Cottonwood Creek El reports 925 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cottonwood Creek El compares
Cottonwood Creek El is a growing 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 | 20.1:1 | ▲ 37% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.8% | ▼ 44% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 925 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.1:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
925
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.1:1
students per teacher
- 37% above state mean
Top 93% in Texas - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
16.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,516
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 925 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 51.2%
White 24.5%
African American 12.6%
Two or More 6.8%
Asian 4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 51.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.5, Cottonwood Creek El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hutto Isd reports $11,516 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hutto H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hutto El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hutto Ninth Grade Center | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Benjamin Doc Kerley El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ray El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower 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
- 820
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 808
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 806
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 793
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~925 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cottonwood Creek El
How many students attend Cottonwood Creek El?
Cottonwood Creek El has 925 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hutto, TX. CCD year-over-year: 686 (2022-23) → 812 (2023-24), up 126.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cottonwood Creek El?
The student-teacher ratio at Cottonwood Creek El is 20.1:1, which is 37% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 28% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cottonwood Creek El?
34.8% 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 Hispanic or Latino at 51.2% of enrollment, in Hutto, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cottonwood Creek El?
Cottonwood Creek El 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 Cottonwood Creek El rank among schools in Hutto?
By Resource Investment Index, Cottonwood Creek El ranks #7 of 7 schools in Hutto, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Hutto on the city page.
What other schools are in Hutto Isd?
Besides Cottonwood Creek El, Hutto Isd also operates Hutto H S (2,313 students), Hutto El (820 students), and Hutto Ninth Grade Center (808 students). See the Hutto Isd district page for the complete list.