- Enrollment
- 2,247
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Copperas Cove, TX
Hettie Halstead El
Federal NCES profile for Hettie Halstead El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 481524001032
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hettie Halstead El earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #2 of 6
- elementary schools in Copperas Cove · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.1:1
- small classes for Texas
- 60.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Hettie Halstead El has class sizes smaller than 84% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hettie Halstead El ranks #2 of 6 elementary schools in Copperas Cove, TX.
School address
District: Copperas Cove Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481524001032 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Hettie Halstead El held near 399 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 35.5 → 32.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 481524001032 · Copperas Cove, TX Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
390 enr · 11.1:1 · 60.5% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Copperas Cove H S (2,247 students)
Hettie Halstead El held near 399 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 35.5 → 32.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Hettie Halstead El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Copperas Cove
Copperas Cove H S
2,247 students
- S C Lee J H
S C Lee J H
932 students
- C R Clements/H 847
C R Clements/Hollie Parsons El
847 students
- Copperas Cove 812
Copperas Cove J H
812 students
- J L Williams/L 635
J L Williams/Lovett Ledger El
635 students
- This school 390
Hettie Halstead El
390 students
What this shows Hettie Halstead El reports 390 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hettie Halstead El compares
Hettie Halstead 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 | 11.1:1 | ▼ 24% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.5% | ▼ 2% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 390 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
390
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 16% in Texas - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
32.1%
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
$12,315
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 390 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 31.0%
White 26.7%
African American 26.2%
Two or More 13.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.5%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 31.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.6, Hettie Halstead El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Copperas Cove Isd reports $12,315 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hettie Halstead El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copperas Cove H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| S C Lee J H | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| C R Clements/Hollie Parsons El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Copperas Cove J H | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| J L Williams/Lovett Ledger El | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hettie Halstead El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 932
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 847
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 812
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 635
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~390 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hettie Halstead El
How many students attend Hettie Halstead El?
Hettie Halstead El has 390 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Copperas Cove, TX. CCD year-over-year: 397 (2022-23) → 399 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hettie Halstead El?
The student-teacher ratio at Hettie Halstead El is 11.1:1, which is 24% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 29% 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 Hettie Halstead El?
60.5% of students at Hettie Halstead El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hettie Halstead El?
The largest demographic group at Hettie Halstead El is Hispanic or Latino at 31.0% of enrollment, in Copperas Cove, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hettie Halstead El?
Hettie Halstead El has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Hettie Halstead El rank among elementary schools in Copperas Cove?
By Resource Investment Index, Hettie Halstead El ranks #2 of 6 elementary 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 elementary schools in Copperas Cove on the city page.
What other schools are in Copperas Cove Isd?
Besides Hettie Halstead El, Copperas Cove Isd also operates Copperas Cove H S (2,247 students), S C Lee J H (932 students), and C R Clements/Hollie Parsons El (847 students). See the Copperas Cove Isd district page for the complete list.