- Enrollment
- 4,068
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Coppell, TX
Denton Creek El
Federal NCES profile for Denton Creek El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481521007863
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 1
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Denton Creek El earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #6 of 9
- schools in Coppell · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.7:1
- students per teacher
- 11.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Denton Creek El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Denton Creek El ranks #6 of 9 schools in Coppell, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Denton Creek El held near 546 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 40.0 → 39.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 481521007863 · Coppell, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
497 enr · 12.7:1 · 11.3% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Coppell H S (4,068 students)
Denton Creek El held near 546 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE held 40.0 → 39.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Denton 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 497
Denton Creek El
497 students
What this shows Denton Creek El reports 497 students on the CCD universe file.
How Denton Creek El compares
Denton 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 | 12.7:1 | ▼ 14% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.3% | ▼ 82% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 497 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
497
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 82% 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
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 31% in Texas - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
10.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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 497 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 43.9%
Hispanic or Latino 30.2%
White 17.9%
African American 5.0%
Two or More 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Asian at 43.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.1, Denton 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 Denton 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 Denton 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 (~497 students)
Frequently asked questions about Denton Creek El
How many students attend Denton Creek El?
Denton Creek El has 497 students enrolled. It is a public school in Coppell, TX. CCD year-over-year: 532 (2022-23) → 546 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Denton Creek El?
The student-teacher ratio at Denton Creek El is 12.7:1, which is 14% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 19% 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 Denton Creek El?
11.3% of students at Denton Creek El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Denton Creek El?
The largest demographic group at Denton Creek El is Asian at 43.9% of enrollment, in Coppell, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Denton Creek El?
Denton Creek 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 Denton Creek El rank among schools in Coppell?
By Resource Investment Index, Denton Creek El ranks #6 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 Denton 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.