- Enrollment
- 2,247
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Copperas Cove, TX
S C Lee J H
Federal NCES profile for S C Lee J H, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 481524007234
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
S C Lee J H earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #11 of 13
- public schools in Copperas Cove · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 49.4%
- free-lunch eligible
S C Lee J H has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, S C Lee J H ranks #11 of 13 public schools in Copperas Cove, TX.
School address
District: Copperas Cove Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481524007234 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
S C Lee J H held near 929 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 67.7 → 67.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 481524007234 · Copperas Cove, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
932 enr · 13.9:1 · 49.4% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Copperas Cove H S (2,247 students)
S C Lee J H held near 929 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 67.7 → 67.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
S C Lee J H in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Copperas Cove
Copperas Cove H S
2,247 students
- This school
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
- House Creek El 622
House Creek El
622 students
What this shows S C Lee J H reports 932 students on the CCD universe file.
How S C Lee J H compares
S C Lee J H 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 | 13.9:1 | ▼ 5% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.4% | ▼ 20% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 932 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
932
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 46% in Texas - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
32.7%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 466 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
104
in-school suspensions + 42 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 31.4%
Hispanic or Latino 31.2%
African American 22.1%
Two or More 11.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.5%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 31.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.2, S C Lee J H 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 S C Lee J H Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copperas Cove H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| C R Clements/Hollie Parsons El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Copperas Cove J H | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| J L Williams/Lovett Ledger El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| House Creek El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to S C Lee J H's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- Enrollment
- 622
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~932 students)
Frequently asked questions about S C Lee J H
How many students attend S C Lee J H?
S C Lee J H has 932 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Copperas Cove, TX. CCD year-over-year: 934 (2022-23) → 929 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at S C Lee J H?
The student-teacher ratio at S C Lee J H is 13.9:1, which is 5% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 11% 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 S C Lee J H?
49.4% of students at S C Lee J H are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of S C Lee J H?
The largest demographic group at S C Lee J H is White at 31.4% of enrollment, in Copperas Cove, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for S C Lee J H?
S C Lee J H has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 S C Lee J H rank among public schools in Copperas Cove?
By Resource Investment Index, S C Lee J H ranks #11 of 13 public 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 public schools in Copperas Cove on the city page.
What other schools are in Copperas Cove Isd?
Besides S C Lee J H, Copperas Cove Isd also operates Copperas Cove H S (2,247 students), C R Clements/Hollie Parsons El (847 students), and Copperas Cove J H (812 students). See the Copperas Cove Isd district page for the complete list.