Serving 468 students in grades Kindergarten-2, Cockrell Hill Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 468 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24%
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29%
- Science Proficiency: 11-19%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cockrell Hill Elementary School's student population of 468 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 44% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
468 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Cockrell Hill Elementary School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-24%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)25-29%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)11-19%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
40%
53%
Black
53%
13%
White
2%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Cockrell Hill Elementary School?
468 students attend Cockrell Hill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Cockrell Hill Elementary School students are Black, 40% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cockrell Hill Elementary School?
Cockrell Hill Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cockrell Hill Elementary School offer ?
Cockrell Hill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2
What school district is Cockrell Hill Elementary School part of?
Cockrell Hill Elementary School is part of Desoto Independent School District.
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