At a glance
Reported students
402
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
34
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas elementary enrollment
27th percentile
Compared with 4,659 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
541
Town Center El: 402 reported students.
State peer staffing position
8th percentile
11.8:1 reported; state peer median 14.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 452
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.1:1
What the reported data says about Town Center El
Town Center El is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Coppell. It is one of 16 current school records connected to Coppell ISD. NCES reports 402 students for 2024–25.
Among 4,659 elementary schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 519 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 27th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.8:1, below the Texas median of 14.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Asian (42.5%) and White (35.6%). English learners represent 16.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Town Center El
- 1How do the reported 11.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 34 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 16.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 13.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White35.6%
- Hispanic11.7%
- Black4.2%
- Asian42.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial5.7%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Coppell ISD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Cottonwood Creek El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
408 reported students
Lakeside El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
410 reported students
Mockingbird El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
441 reported students
Wilson El
Elementary · Grades KG–05
476 reported students
Denton Creek El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
497 reported students
Austin El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
541 reported students
Public schools near Town Center El
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coppell Classical Academy Elementary · Charter · Texas College Preparatory Academies | PK–06 | 432 | 0.5 mi |
| Denton Creek El Elementary · Coppell ISD | PK–05 | 497 | 0.6 mi |
| Austin El Elementary · Coppell ISD | PK–05 | 541 | 0.9 mi |
| Cottonwood Creek El Elementary · Coppell ISD | PK–05 | 408 | 1 mi |
| Wilson El Elementary · Coppell ISD | KG–05 | 476 | 1.1 mi |
| Mockingbird El Elementary · Coppell ISD | PK–05 | 441 | 1.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Town Center El
What grades does Town Center El serve?
Town Center El reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Coppell ISD.
How many students attend Town Center El?
Town Center El reported 402 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 27th percentile among 4,659 Texas elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 452 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Town Center El?
The calculated ratio is 11.8:1, based on 402 students and 34 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Texas median for the same school level is 14.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Town Center El a public, charter, or magnet school?
Town Center El is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Coppell ISD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Town Center El students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
13.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Town Center El in?
Town Center El is part of Coppell ISD, based in Coppell, TX, which operates 16 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Town Center El?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Coppell Classical Academy (0.5 mi), Denton Creek El (0.6 mi), Austin El (0.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.