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4 schools in COTULLA ISD

Texas · 1,157 students · 2 cities

Public-school enrollment inside COTULLA ISD comes to roughly 1,157 students across 4 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high).

4-year change in COTULLA ISD

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,157
-108 (-9%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How COTULLA ISD ranks

Among districts
MeasureThis districtIn TexasIn the US
State test proficiency
ranked highest first
36.8%#545 of 667N/A
Enrollment
ranked largest first
1,157#509 of 760#6,385 of 9,234
Number of schools
ranked most first
4#395 of 760N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
10.1:1#23 of 758#451 of 9,044
Free or reduced-price lunch share
ranked highest first
85.9%#80 of 750#907 of 8,164
Diversity index
ranked most diverse first
11.1%#513 of 557#6,478 of 6,853
Districts need at least 2 schools and 500 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.

Inside COTULLA ISD

Since 2017-18, the 4 district schools that reported both years went from 1,380 to 1,157 students (down 16%) and from 109 to 115 full-time teachers (up 6%), as of 2024-25.

Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across each school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25; schools with fewer than 100 students and schools serving specialized populations are left out. Staffing figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data and count only schools that reported students and teachers in both years.
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollment
RAMIREZ-BURKS ELCotullaElementaryPK-05468
COTULLA H SCotullaHigh09-12356
FRANK NEWMAN MIDDLECotullaMiddle06-08259
ENCINAL ELEncinalElementaryPK-0574

About COTULLA ISD

COTULLA ISD is a small public-school district in Texas. The district maintains 4 schools and teaches approximately 1,157 students.

On the school-mix side, COTULLA ISD consists of 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school.

Average enrollment per school in COTULLA ISD is about 289, noticeably below the Texas average of roughly 606.

Looking at the last 4 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,157 students, decreased 9% from the 1,265 reported in SY 2020-21.

In the discussion threads here, the community for COTULLA ISD discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many schools are in COTULLA ISD?
COTULLA ISD operates 4 public K-12 schools in Texas, serving approximately 1,157 students.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in COTULLA ISD?
COTULLA ISD includes 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
What is the largest school in COTULLA ISD?
RAMIREZ-BURKS EL is the largest public school in COTULLA ISD by enrollment, with approximately 468 students.
What grade levels does COTULLA ISD serve?
COTULLA ISD serves students from pre-K through grade 12 across 4 schools.
What cities does COTULLA ISD serve?
COTULLA ISD operates schools in Cotulla, Encinal across Texas.