- Enrollment
- 1,145
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Copperas Cove, TX
Taylor Creek El
Federal NCES profile for Taylor Creek El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482664012241
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Taylor Creek El earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Copperas Cove · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 42.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Taylor Creek El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Taylor Creek El ranks #2 of 3 schools in Copperas Cove, TX.
School address
District: Lampasas Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482664012241 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Taylor Creek El held near 501 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 43.0 → 40.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-26 students YoY 482664012241 · Copperas Cove, TX Other · MID · TRAD
555 enr · 13.2:1 · 42.5% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Lampasas H S (1,145 students)
Taylor Creek El held near 501 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 43.0 → 40.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Taylor Creek El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lampasas H S
Lampasas H S
1,145 students
- Lampasas Middl
Lampasas Middle
806 students
- Hanna Springs
Hanna Springs El
685 students
- This school
Taylor Creek El
555 students
- Kline Whitis E 449
Kline Whitis El
449 students
What this shows Taylor Creek El reports 555 students on the CCD universe file.
How Taylor Creek El compares
Taylor Creek 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 10% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.5% | ▼ 31% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 555 | top 42% | - | - |
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.
555
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
18.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,861
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 555 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
48
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 51.4%
Hispanic or Latino 26.1%
Two or More 11.9%
African American 9.0%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 51.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.5, Taylor Creek El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lampasas Isd reports $11,861 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Taylor Creek El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lampasas H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lampasas Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hanna Springs El | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kline Whitis El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Taylor Creek El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 806
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 685
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 449
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~555 students)
Frequently asked questions about Taylor Creek El
How many students attend Taylor Creek El?
Taylor Creek El has 555 students enrolled. It is a public school in Copperas Cove, TX. CCD year-over-year: 527 (2022-23) → 501 (2023-24), nearly flat (-26).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Taylor Creek El?
The student-teacher ratio at Taylor 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 Taylor Creek El?
42.5% of students at Taylor Creek El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Taylor Creek El?
The largest demographic group at Taylor Creek El is White at 51.4% of enrollment, in Copperas Cove, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Taylor Creek El?
Taylor Creek El has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Taylor Creek El rank among schools in Copperas Cove?
By Resource Investment Index, Taylor Creek El ranks #2 of 3 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 schools in Copperas Cove on the city page.
What other schools are in Lampasas Isd?
Besides Taylor Creek El, Lampasas Isd also operates Lampasas H S (1,145 students), Lampasas Middle (806 students), and Hanna Springs El (685 students). See the Lampasas Isd district page for the complete list.