- Enrollment
- 218
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Copperas Cove, TX
Cove Charter Academy
Federal NCES profile for Cove Charter Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480007613035Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cove Charter Academy earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Copperas Cove · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.4:1
- small classes for Texas
- 65.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Cove Charter Academy has class sizes smaller than 73% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cove Charter Academy ranks #1 of 3 schools in Copperas Cove, TX.
School address
District: Priority Charter Schools · Texas
NCES ID 480007613035 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Cove Charter Academy shrank from 267 students in 2022-23 to 246 in 2023-24 (-7.9%).
Teacher FTE added 17.9 → 19.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-21 students YoY 480007613035 · Copperas Cove, TX Other · SMALL · CHARTER
210 enr · 12.4:1 · 65.5% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Temple Charter Academy (218 students)
Cove Charter Academy shrank from 267 students in 2022-23 to 246 in 2023-24 (-7.9%). Teacher FTE added 17.9 → 19.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Cove Charter Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Temple Charter
Temple Charter Academy
218 students
- This school
Cove Charter Academy
210 students
- Cedar Park Cha
Cedar Park Charter Academy
127 students
- Georgetown Cha
Georgetown Charter Academy
90 students
What this shows Cove Charter Academy reports 210 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cove Charter Academy compares
Cove Charter Academy 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 | 12.4:1 | ▼ 16% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.5% | ▲ 6% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 210 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
210
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 27% in Texas - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
31.9%
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
$13,148
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 32.9%
White 30.5%
African American 21.9%
Two or More 9.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.3%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 32.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.0, Cove Charter Academy is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Priority Charter Schools reports $13,148 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cove Charter Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temple Charter Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cedar Park Charter Academy | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Georgetown Charter Academy | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cove Charter Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 127
- Students per teacher
- 7.9:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 90
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~210 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cove Charter Academy
How many students attend Cove Charter Academy?
Cove Charter Academy has 210 students enrolled. It is a public school in Copperas Cove, TX. CCD year-over-year: 267 (2022-23) → 246 (2023-24), down 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cove Charter Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Cove Charter Academy is 12.4:1, which is 16% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 21% 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 Cove Charter Academy?
65.5% of students at Cove Charter Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cove Charter Academy?
The largest demographic group at Cove Charter Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 32.9% of enrollment, in Copperas Cove, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cove Charter Academy?
Cove Charter Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cove Charter Academy rank among schools in Copperas Cove?
By Resource Investment Index, Cove Charter Academy ranks #1 of 3 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 schools in Copperas Cove on the city page.
What other schools are in Priority Charter Schools?
Besides Cove Charter Academy, Priority Charter Schools also operates Temple Charter Academy (218 students), Cedar Park Charter Academy (127 students), and Georgetown Charter Academy (90 students). See the Priority Charter Schools district page for the complete list.