- Enrollment
- 2,247
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Copperas Cove, TX
Martin Walker El
Federal NCES profile for Martin Walker El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 481524001035
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Martin Walker El earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #1 of 6
- elementary schools in Copperas Cove · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.8:1
- small classes for Texas
- 51.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Martin Walker El has class sizes smaller than 86% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Martin Walker El ranks #1 of 6 elementary schools in Copperas Cove, TX.
School address
District: Copperas Cove Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481524001035 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Martin Walker El held near 393 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 33.9 → 34.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 481524001035 · Copperas Cove, TX Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
355 enr · 10.8:1 · 51.9% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Copperas Cove H S (2,247 students)
Martin Walker El held near 393 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE held 33.9 → 34.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Martin Walker 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 355
Martin Walker El
355 students
What this shows Martin Walker El reports 355 students on the CCD universe file.
How Martin Walker El compares
Martin Walker 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 | 10.8:1 | ▼ 27% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.9% | ▼ 16% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 355 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.8:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
355
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
10.8:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 14% in Texas - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.6%
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 355 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
32
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 43.4%
Hispanic or Latino 29.3%
African American 11.5%
Two or More 10.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.8%
Asian 2.3%
Largest group: White at 43.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.0, Martin Walker 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 Martin Walker El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copperas Cove H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| S C Lee J H | Larger | Similar 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 Martin Walker 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 (~355 students)
Frequently asked questions about Martin Walker El
How many students attend Martin Walker El?
Martin Walker El has 355 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Copperas Cove, TX. CCD year-over-year: 378 (2022-23) → 393 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Martin Walker El?
The student-teacher ratio at Martin Walker El is 10.8:1, which is 27% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 31% 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 Martin Walker El?
51.9% of students at Martin Walker El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Martin Walker El?
The largest demographic group at Martin Walker El is White at 43.4% of enrollment, in Copperas Cove, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Martin Walker El?
Martin Walker El has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Martin Walker El rank among elementary schools in Copperas Cove?
By Resource Investment Index, Martin Walker El ranks #1 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 Martin Walker 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.