Public schools in Coppell, TX
15 open public schools with an address in Coppell, operated by 4 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
15
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
12,031
15 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
13.7:1
Texas median 14.5:1
Charter schools
3
0 virtual
An overview of Coppell public schools
The federal directory lists 15 public schools in Coppell, TX: 10 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. The 15 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 12,031 students, an average of 802 per school. The largest campus is Coppell H S (4,068 students), and the largest elementary school is Austin El (541).
Coppell ISD operates the most schools here (11), and 2 regular districts have at least one Coppell campus, plus 2 charter, service, or other agencies. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 13.7:1, lower than the statewide school median of 14.5:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 3 charter schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 3 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 3 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 19% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Coppell
Coppell ISD
Public school district
11 schools in Coppell · 16 total
Universal Academy
Independent charter agency
2 schools in Coppell · 3 total
Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD
Public school district
1 school in Coppell · 35 total
Texas College Preparatory Academies
Independent charter agency
1 school in Coppell · 39 total
Elementary schools in Coppell
10| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin El Coppell ISD | PK–05 | 541 | 13.9:1 | |
| Coppell Classical Academy Texas College Preparatory Academies · Charter | PK–06 | 432 | 16:1 | |
| Cottonwood Creek El Coppell ISD | PK–05 | 408 | 13.6:1 | |
| Denton Creek El Coppell ISD | PK–05 | 497 | 13.1:1 | |
| Lakeside El Coppell ISD | PK–05 | 410 | 13.7:1 | |
| Mockingbird El Coppell ISD | PK–05 | 441 | 12.6:1 | |
| Riverchase Ele Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD | PK–05 | 496 | 14.3:1 | |
| Town Center El Coppell ISD | PK–05 | 402 | 11.8:1 | |
| Universal Academy-Bartonville Universal Academy · Charter | KG–05 | 111 | 4.8:1 | |
| Wilson El Coppell ISD | KG–05 | 476 | 11.1:1 |
Middle schools in Coppell
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coppell Middle East Coppell ISD | 06–08 | 1,120 | 16:1 | |
| Coppell Middle North Coppell ISD | 06–08 | 1,006 | 14.8:1 |
High schools in Coppell
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coppell H S Coppell ISD | 09–12 | 4,068 | 15.3:1 | |
| New Tech H S at Coppell Coppell ISD | 09–12 | 321 | 12.3:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Coppell
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Universal Academy - Coppell Universal Academy · Charter | PK–12 | 1,302 | 21:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White22.6%
- Hispanic16.1%
- Black6.4%
- Asian50.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial4%
Enrollment-weighted across 15 Coppell schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (12,031 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Coppell
How many public schools are in Coppell, TX?
The current NCES directory lists 15 open public schools with a location address in Coppell: 10 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 12,031 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Coppell?
Schools with an address in Coppell belong to 4 education agencies, led by Coppell ISD (11 schools), Universal Academy (2 schools), Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Coppell?
Coppell H S reported the largest high-school enrollment in Coppell, with 4,068 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Coppell?
Yes. 3 of the 15 public schools in Coppell are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Coppell Classical Academy, Universal Academy - Coppell, Universal Academy-Bartonville. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Coppell schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Coppell public schools is 13.7:1, lower than the Texas school median of 14.5:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Coppell guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Texas cities