Serving 562 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Coopers Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 562 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Coopers Elementary School's student population of 562 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
562 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Coopers Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Coopers Elementary School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1489 out of 2568 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
13%
20%
Black
21%
25%
White
63%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Coopers Elementary School's ranking?
Coopers Elementary School is ranked #1489 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Coopers Elementary School often compared to?
Coopers Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Frederick Douglass Elementary School, Gardners Elementary School, Nashville Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Coopers Elementary School?
562 students attend Coopers Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Coopers Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Coopers Elementary School?
Coopers Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Coopers Elementary School offer ?
Coopers Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Coopers Elementary School part of?
Coopers Elementary School is part of Nash County Public Schools School District.
School Reviews
5 6/20/2012
Beautiful facility, wonderful teachers, the total package!
5 5/21/2012
I would Highly recommend this school! I attended this school when I was younger and now have 3 boys in school here! Everything about it from teachers to reprensentation to activeness is exceptional!
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