Mae Stevens Early Learning Academy
Public school in Copperas Cove, Texas · Copperas Cove ISD · Grades Pre-K
Mae Stevens Early Learning Academy serves 318 students in pre-K in Copperas Cove (Coryell County). It is one of 11 schools in Copperas Cove ISD. By enrollment it is the 43rd largest of 130 public schools in Texas (median 257 students). With 14.9 students per full-time teacher, it has fewer students per teacher than the typical Texas school (17).
Source: NCES CCD 2024-25. Rank and medians compare all 130 Texas schools with enrollment listed on this site.
Source: NCES CCD 2024-25. Students per teacher = students ÷ 21.29 full-time-equivalent teachers.
School facts
| School type | Regular School |
| Level | Pre-K |
| Grades | Pre-K |
| District | Copperas Cove ISD |
| County | Coryell County |
| Area type | Suburb, large |
| School meals | National School Lunch Program, free or reduced price for eligible students |
| NCES school ID | 481524001034 |
Source: NCES CCD 2024-25 directory and school characteristics; area type from NCES EDGE locale codes.
Compared with the district and Texas
| This school | Copperas Cove ISD | Texas schools (median) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students | 318 | 7,761 | 257 |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 13.3 | 17 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch eligible | 70.4% | 57.4% | 85.7% |
Source: NCES CCD 2024-25. District figures add up its schools. 27% of Texas schools have fewer students per teacher than this school (share of schools with a lower ratio). State test results aren't published here yet.
Mae Stevens Early Learning Academy in context
Size
Mae Stevens Early Learning Academy is the only school in Copperas Cove ISD. Its 318 students are 4.1% of the district's 7,761. Its 8 closest schools sit a median 49.5 miles away with a median enrollment of 118; Mae Stevens Early Learning Academy is larger than most of them.
Source: NCES CCD 2024-25 enrollment and school type. Share of district students = this school's students ÷ the district's students. Nearest schools by straight-line distance between NCES EDGE locations.
Grades
Mae Stevens Early Learning Academy serves a single grade, pre-K, with 318 students.
Source: NCES CCD 2024-25 membership by grade.
Students
The largest group is Hispanic students: 33.3% here and 31.8% across Copperas Cove ISD. White students are next, at 30.8%. Students from all 7 race and ethnicity groups NCES reports are enrolled.
70.4% of its students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, against 57.4% across Copperas Cove ISD and a median of 85.7% for Texas schools. Families apply for free or reduced-price meals, and eligibility depends on household income.
Source: NCES CCD 2024-25 membership and school lunch program data. District shares weight each school by its enrollment.
Teachers
With 21.29 full-time-equivalent teachers for 318 students, Mae Stevens Early Learning Academy has 14.9 students per teacher. At the median Texas school ratio of 17, a school with 318 students would have about 18.7 teachers, so Mae Stevens Early Learning Academy has 2.6 more.
Source: NCES CCD 2024-25. Expected teachers = this school's students ÷ the median students per teacher of Texas schools (17).
Location
Mae Stevens Early Learning Academy is in an urbanized area of 250,000 people or more, outside its principal city, which NCES calls suburb, large. The nearest other school is Belton Early Childhood School, 25.1 miles away in Belton ISD. No other school is within 10 miles.
Source: NCES EDGE school locations and locale codes, 2024-25. Distances are straight lines.
Students by race and ethnicity
| Hispanic | 33.3% |
| White | 30.8% |
| Black | 17.6% |
| Two or more races | 15.1% |
| Asian | 1.9% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.9% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.3% |
46.5% of students are girls and 53.5% are boys.
Source: NCES CCD 2024-25 membership.
Location and contact
302 Manning Dr., Copperas Cove, TX 76522
Phone: (254)547-8289
Website: ccisd.com
Locations: NCES EDGE. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Red: Mae Stevens Early Learning Academy. Blue: the nearest schools.
Nearby schools
| School | District | Distance | Students | Per teacher | Free/reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belton Early Childhood School | Belton ISD | 25.1 mi | 494 | 17 | 59.1% |
| Meridith-Dunbar Early Childhood Academy | Temple ISD | 32.5 mi | 487 | 19.2 | 86.4% |
| Moody Pre-K | Moody ISD | 33.4 mi | 41 | 19.4 | 80.5% |
| Rrisdpk3p | Round Rock ISD | 43.1 mi | 40 | – | 22.5% |
| Austin Achieve Ferguson | Austin Achieve Public Schools | 55.9 mi | 73 | 18.3 | 90.4% |
| Austin ISD Prek Partnership (Pkp) | Austin ISD | 58.5 mi | 162 | – | 78.4% |
| Comanche Early Childhood Center | Comanche ISD | 69.2 mi | 50 | 96.2 | 100% |
| George W Carver Early Education Center | Lockhart ISD | 85.8 mi | 325 | 18.1 | 94.8% |
Source: NCES CCD 2024-25. Distance in a straight line between NCES EDGE locations.
Other schools in Copperas Cove ISD
| School | Level | Grades | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| C R Clements/Hollie Parsons Elementary School | Elementary | K–5 | 847 |
| Copperas Cove High School | High | 9–12 | 2,247 |
| Copperas Cove Junior High School | Middle | 6–8 | 812 |
| Crossroads High School | High | 9–12 | 130 |
| Fairview/Miss Jewell Elementary School | Elementary | K–5 | 473 |
| Hettie Halstead Elementary School | Elementary | K–5 | 390 |
| House Creek Elementary School | Elementary | K–5 | 622 |
| J L Williams/Lovett Ledger Elementary School | Elementary | K–5 | 635 |
| Martin Walker Elementary School | Elementary | K–5 | 355 |
| S C Lee Junior High School | Middle | 6–8 | 932 |