COCKRELL HILL EL

COCKRELL HILL EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the DESOTO ISD school district, located in DESOTO, TX with about 665 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 44 teachers, COCKRELL HILL EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

COCKRELL HILL ELementary is a public school located in DeSoto, Texas, serving as part of the DeSoto Independent School District. Situated at 425 S. Cockrell Hill Road, the school operates within a community-focused district that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. As a neighborhood elementary school, it provides foundational education for students in the DeSoto area, working to align its curriculum with state standards while fostering a supportive learning environment.

The school is deeply integrated into the broader mission of DeSoto ISD, which frequently focuses on initiatives related to college and career readiness, rigorous instruction, and inclusive student support services. Parents and community members can find information regarding school calendars, enrollment procedures, academic resources, and district-wide updates by visiting the official DeSoto ISD website at http://www.desotoisd.org. The school maintains a commitment to the success of its diverse student body, striving to cultivate a positive campus culture that prepares young learners for their future academic journeys.

For more information, contact COCKRELL HILL EL at (972) 230-1692 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

425 S COCKRELL HILL
DESOTO, TX 75115-5311
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COCKRELL HILL EL is a public Title I school in DESOTO, TX with about 665 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Magnet school:
Yes
District:
DESOTO ISD
Total Students:
665
Teachers:
44.79
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 665 students

Black or African American
68.9%
Hispanic/Latino
26.3%
Two or more races
2.3%
White
2.3%
Asian
0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
47.1%
Male
52.9%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.