At a glance
Reported students
398
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
29.02
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas elementary enrollment
26th percentile
Compared with 4,659 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
562
Cooper El: 398 reported students.
State peer staffing position
30th percentile
13.7:1 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
- 432
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29.97
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.4:1
What the reported data says about Cooper El
Cooper El is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Garland. It is one of 68 current school records connected to Garland ISD. NCES reports 398 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 26th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.7:1, close to 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 Hispanic or Latino (63.3%) and Black (13.6%). English learners represent 54.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 7.6%. 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 Cooper El
- 1How do the reported 13.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 29.02 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.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 54.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 7.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 88.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.97
- 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
- White12.6%
- Hispanic63.3%
- Black13.6%
- Asian7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.3%
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 Garland ISD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Back El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
402 reported students
Walnut Glen Acad for Excel
Elementary · Grades KG–05
376 reported students
Caldwell El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
422 reported students
Toler El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
425 reported students
Southgate STEM El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
431 reported students
Club Hill STEM El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
443 reported students
Public schools near Cooper 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ethridge El Elementary · Garland ISD | PK–05 | 642 | 0.7 mi |
| B H Freeman at Golden Meadows El Elementary · Garland ISD | PK–05 | 643 | 0.9 mi |
| Spring Creek El Elementary · Garland ISD | PK–05 | 673 | 1.4 mi |
| Iltexas Garland El Elementary · Charter · International Leadership of Texas (Iltexas) | KG–05 | 941 | 1.5 mi |
| Weaver El Elementary · Garland ISD | PK–05 | 460 | 1.5 mi |
| Shorehaven El Elementary · Garland ISD | PK–05 | 350 | 1.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Cooper El
What grades does Cooper El serve?
Cooper El reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Garland ISD.
How many students attend Cooper El?
Cooper El reported 398 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 26th percentile among 4,659 Texas elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 432 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Cooper El?
The calculated ratio is 13.7:1, based on 398 students and 29.02 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 Cooper El a public, charter, or magnet school?
Cooper El is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Garland ISD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Cooper El students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
88.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Cooper El in?
Cooper El is part of Garland ISD, based in Garland, TX, which operates 68 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Cooper El?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Ethridge El (0.7 mi), B H Freeman at Golden Meadows El (0.9 mi), Spring Creek El (1.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.