- Enrollment
- 4,068
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Coppell, TX
Mockingbird El
Federal NCES profile for Mockingbird El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 481521021215
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 79
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mockingbird El earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #5 of 15
- public schools in Coppell · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.6:1
- small classes for Texas
- 5.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Mockingbird El has class sizes smaller than 70% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mockingbird El ranks #5 of 15 public schools in Coppell, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Mockingbird El held near 474 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 35.0 → 37.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 481521021215 · Coppell, TX Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
441 enr · 12.6:1 · 5.7% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Coppell H S (4,068 students)
Mockingbird El held near 474 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 35.0 → 37.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Mockingbird 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 441
Mockingbird El
441 students
What this shows Mockingbird El reports 441 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mockingbird El compares
Mockingbird 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 | 12.6:1 | ▼ 14% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 5.7% | ▼ 91% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 441 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
441
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
5.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 91% 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
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 30% in Texas - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
8.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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 441 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 39.9%
White 35.8%
Hispanic or Latino 12.5%
Two or More 6.8%
African American 4.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Asian at 39.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.0, Mockingbird 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 Mockingbird 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mockingbird 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 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 (~441 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mockingbird El
How many students attend Mockingbird El?
Mockingbird El has 441 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Coppell, TX. CCD year-over-year: 487 (2022-23) → 474 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mockingbird El?
The student-teacher ratio at Mockingbird El is 12.6:1, which is 14% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 20% 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 Mockingbird El?
5.7% of students at Mockingbird El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mockingbird El?
The largest demographic group at Mockingbird El is Asian at 39.9% of enrollment, in Coppell, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mockingbird El?
Mockingbird El has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 Mockingbird El rank among public schools in Coppell?
By Resource Investment Index, Mockingbird El ranks #5 of 15 public 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 public schools in Coppell on the city page.
What other schools are in Coppell Isd?
Besides Mockingbird 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.