- Enrollment
- 3,627
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cleveland, TX
Cottonwood El
Federal NCES profile for Cottonwood El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481437013664
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cottonwood El earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #5 of 8
- schools in Cleveland · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 94.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Cottonwood El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cottonwood El ranks #5 of 8 schools in Cleveland, TX.
School address
District: Cleveland Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481437013664 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+289 students YoY
Cottonwood El grew from 827 students in 2022-23 to 1,116 in 2023-24 (+34.9%).
Teacher FTE added 67.5 → 70.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+289 students YoY 481437013664 · Cleveland, TX Other · MID · TRAD
1,023 enr · 15.3:1 · 94.9% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Cleveland H S (3,627 students)
Cottonwood El grew from 827 students in 2022-23 to 1,116 in 2023-24 (+34.9%). Teacher FTE added 67.5 → 70.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Cottonwood El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cleveland H S
Cleveland H S
3,627 students
- Cleveland Midd 1,446
Cleveland Middle
1,446 students
- Santa Fe Middl 1,117
Santa Fe Middle
1,117 students
- Northside El 1,073
Northside El
1,073 students
- Santa Fe El 1,072
Santa Fe El
1,072 students
- This school 1,023
Cottonwood El
1,023 students
What this shows Cottonwood El reports 1,023 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cottonwood El compares
Cottonwood 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 | 15.3:1 | ▲ 4% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 94.9% | ▲ 53% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,023 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,023
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
94.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 63% in Texas - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
37.2%
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
$13,415
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 512 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
46
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 90.9%
White 4.8%
African American 2.4%
Two or More 1.5%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 90.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.1, Cottonwood El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cleveland Isd reports $13,415 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cottonwood El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cleveland Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Santa Fe Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northside El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Santa Fe El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cottonwood El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,446
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 1,117
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,073
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,072
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 (~1,023 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Cottonwood El
How many students attend Cottonwood El?
Cottonwood El has 1,023 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cleveland, TX. CCD year-over-year: 827 (2022-23) → 1,116 (2023-24), up 289.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cottonwood El?
The student-teacher ratio at Cottonwood El is 15.3:1, which is 4% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cottonwood El?
94.9% of students at Cottonwood El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cottonwood El?
The largest demographic group at Cottonwood El is Hispanic or Latino at 90.9% of enrollment, in Cleveland, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cottonwood El?
Cottonwood El has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 El rank among schools in Cleveland?
By Resource Investment Index, Cottonwood El ranks #5 of 8 schools in Cleveland, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Cleveland on the city page.
What other schools are in Cleveland Isd?
Besides Cottonwood El, Cleveland Isd also operates Cleveland H S (3,627 students), Cleveland Middle (1,446 students), and Santa Fe Middle (1,117 students). See the Cleveland Isd district page for the complete list.