- Enrollment
- 4,068
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Coppell, TX
Pinkerton El
Federal NCES profile for Pinkerton El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481521001027
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 89
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pinkerton El earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #1 of 9
- schools in Coppell · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 5.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Pinkerton El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pinkerton El ranks #1 of 9 schools in Coppell, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Pinkerton El held near 359 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.0 → 29.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 481521001027 · Coppell, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
368 enr · 14.2:1 · 5.0% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Coppell H S (4,068 students)
Pinkerton El held near 359 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.0 → 29.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Pinkerton 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 368
Pinkerton El
368 students
What this shows Pinkerton El reports 368 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pinkerton El compares
Pinkerton 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 | 14.2:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 5.0% | ▼ 92% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 368 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
368
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
5.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 92% 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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 50% in Texas - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
4.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
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 368 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 40.8%
Asian 34.5%
Hispanic or Latino 11.4%
Two or More 8.2%
African American 4.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 40.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.2, Pinkerton 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 Pinkerton 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 Pinkerton 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 (~368 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pinkerton El
How many students attend Pinkerton El?
Pinkerton El has 368 students enrolled. It is a public school in Coppell, TX. CCD year-over-year: 357 (2022-23) → 359 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pinkerton El?
The student-teacher ratio at Pinkerton El is 14.2:1, which is 3% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 10% 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 Pinkerton El?
5.0% of students at Pinkerton El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pinkerton El?
The largest demographic group at Pinkerton El is White at 40.8% of enrollment, in Coppell, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pinkerton El?
Pinkerton El has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (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 Pinkerton El rank among schools in Coppell?
By Resource Investment Index, Pinkerton El ranks #1 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 Pinkerton 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.