- Enrollment
- 4,068
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Coppell, TX
Town Center El
Federal NCES profile for Town Center El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481521006937
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Town Center El earns 52/100 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.
- #4 of 9
- schools in Coppell · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.6:1
- small classes for Texas
- 9.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Town Center El has class sizes smaller than 70% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Town Center El ranks #4 of 9 schools in Coppell, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Town Center El held near 458 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 35.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 481521006937 · Coppell, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
402 enr · 12.6:1 · 9.2% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Coppell H S (4,068 students)
Town Center El held near 458 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 35.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Town Center 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 402
Town Center El
402 students
What this shows Town Center El reports 402 students on the CCD universe file.
How Town Center El compares
Town Center 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 | 9.2% | ▼ 85% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 402 | top 63% | - | - |
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.
402
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
9.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 85% 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
12.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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 402 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
Asian 42.5%
White 35.6%
Hispanic or Latino 11.7%
Two or More 5.7%
African American 4.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Asian at 42.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.4, Town Center 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 Town Center 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 Town Center 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 (~402 students)
Frequently asked questions about Town Center El
How many students attend Town Center El?
Town Center El has 402 students enrolled. It is a public school in Coppell, TX. CCD year-over-year: 456 (2022-23) → 458 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Town Center El?
The student-teacher ratio at Town Center 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 Town Center El?
9.2% of students at Town Center El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Town Center El?
The largest demographic group at Town Center El is Asian at 42.5% of enrollment, in Coppell, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Town Center El?
Town Center El has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 Town Center El rank among schools in Coppell?
By Resource Investment Index, Town Center El ranks #4 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 Town Center 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.