Serving 951 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Copeland Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 951 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 66% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: COPELAND EL serves the southwest part of Houston, TX, covering an area of approximately 2 square miles. Families within this zone typically live 5-10 minutes from the school, with an average distance of 0.8 miles to the nearest boundary and a maximum distance of 1.5 miles to the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Copeland Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Copeland Elementary School's student population of 951 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
951 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1992
School Calendar
School Rankings
Copeland Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Copeland Elementary School is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1667 out of 8096 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
13%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
38%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
21%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
23%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.4%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Copeland Elementary School's ranking?
Copeland Elementary School is ranked #1667 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Copeland Elementary School often compared to?
Copeland Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Birkes Elementary School, Hairgrove Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Copeland Elementary School?
951 students attend Copeland Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Copeland Elementary School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 21% of students are Black, 13% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Copeland Elementary School?
Copeland Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Copeland Elementary School offer ?
Copeland Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Copeland Elementary School part of?
Copeland Elementary School is part of Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District.
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