- Enrollment
- 3,753
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Prosper, TX
Cynthia a Cockrell El
Federal NCES profile for Cynthia a Cockrell El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483600012464
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cynthia a Cockrell El earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #2 of 9
- schools in Prosper · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 3.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Cynthia a Cockrell El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cynthia a Cockrell El ranks #2 of 9 schools in Prosper, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-41 students YoY
Cynthia a Cockrell El shrank from 759 students in 2022-23 to 718 in 2023-24 (-5.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 51.3 → 49.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-41 students YoY 483600012464 · Prosper, TX Other · MID · TRAD
707 enr · 13.9:1 · 3.4% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Prosper H S (3,753 students)
Cynthia a Cockrell El shrank from 759 students in 2022-23 to 718 in 2023-24 (-5.4%). Teacher FTE lost 51.3 → 49.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Cynthia a Cockrell El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Prosper H S
Prosper H S
3,753 students
- Rock Hill H S
Rock Hill H S
2,442 students
- Reynolds Middl
Reynolds Middle
1,762 students
- William Rushin
William Rushing Middle
1,691 students
- Lorene Rogers
Lorene Rogers Middle
1,633 students
- This school 707
Cynthia a Cockrell El
707 students
What this shows Cynthia a Cockrell El reports 707 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cynthia a Cockrell El compares
Cynthia a Cockrell 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 | 13.9:1 | ▼ 5% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 3.4% | ▼ 95% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 707 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
707
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
3.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 95% 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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 46% in Texas - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
8.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$10,664
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 707 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 57.0%
Asian 26.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.4%
Two or More 5.0%
African American 4.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 57.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.7, Cynthia a Cockrell El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Prosper Isd reports $10,664 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cynthia a Cockrell El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prosper H S | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rock Hill H S | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Reynolds Middle | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| William Rushing Middle | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lorene Rogers Middle | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cynthia a Cockrell El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,442
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,762
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,691
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,633
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~707 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cynthia a Cockrell El
How many students attend Cynthia a Cockrell El?
Cynthia a Cockrell El has 707 students enrolled. It is a public school in Prosper, TX. CCD year-over-year: 759 (2022-23) → 718 (2023-24), down 41.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cynthia a Cockrell El?
The student-teacher ratio at Cynthia a Cockrell El is 13.9:1, which is 5% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 11% 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 Cynthia a Cockrell El?
3.4% of students at Cynthia a Cockrell El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cynthia a Cockrell El?
The largest demographic group at Cynthia a Cockrell El is White at 57.0% of enrollment, in Prosper, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cynthia a Cockrell El?
Cynthia a Cockrell El has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Cynthia a Cockrell El rank among schools in Prosper?
By Resource Investment Index, Cynthia a Cockrell El ranks #2 of 9 schools in Prosper, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Prosper on the city page.
What other schools are in Prosper Isd?
Besides Cynthia a Cockrell El, Prosper Isd also operates Prosper H S (3,753 students), Rock Hill H S (2,442 students), and Reynolds Middle (1,762 students). See the Prosper Isd district page for the complete list.