- Enrollment
- 2,247
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Copperas Cove, TX
House Creek El
Federal NCES profile for House Creek 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 481524012594
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
House Creek El earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #2 of 6
- elementary schools in Copperas Cove · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 41.5%
- free-lunch eligible
House Creek El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, House Creek El ranks #2 of 6 elementary schools in Copperas Cove, TX.
School address
District: Copperas Cove Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481524012594 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-60 students YoY
House Creek El shrank from 639 students in 2022-23 to 579 in 2023-24 (-9.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 47.5 → 43.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-60 students YoY 481524012594 · Copperas Cove, TX Elementary · MID · TRAD
622 enr · 13.2:1 · 41.5% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Copperas Cove H S (2,247 students)
House Creek El shrank from 639 students in 2022-23 to 579 in 2023-24 (-9.4%). Teacher FTE lost 47.5 → 43.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
House Creek 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 622
House Creek El
622 students
What this shows House Creek El reports 622 students on the CCD universe file.
How House Creek El compares
House Creek 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 10% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.5% | ▼ 33% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 622 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
622
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% 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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 36% in Texas - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.1%
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 622 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
43
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 32.5%
Hispanic or Latino 31.7%
African American 19.0%
Two or More 14.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.6%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 32.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.8, House Creek 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 House Creek El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copperas Cove H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| S C Lee J H | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| C R Clements/Hollie Parsons El | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Copperas Cove J H | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| J L Williams/Lovett Ledger El | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to House Creek 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 (~622 students)
Frequently asked questions about House Creek El
How many students attend House Creek El?
House Creek El has 622 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Copperas Cove, TX. CCD year-over-year: 639 (2022-23) → 579 (2023-24), down 60.
What is the student-teacher ratio at House Creek El?
The student-teacher ratio at House Creek El is 13.2:1, which is 10% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 16% 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 House Creek El?
41.5% of students at House Creek El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of House Creek El?
The largest demographic group at House Creek El is White at 32.5% of enrollment, in Copperas Cove, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for House Creek El?
House Creek 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 House Creek El rank among elementary schools in Copperas Cove?
By Resource Investment Index, House Creek 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 House Creek 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.