Serving 47 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Captain Cooper Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-79% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 47 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Captain Cooper Elementary serves the southern part of its school district in Big Sur, CA, covering an area of approximately 143.5 square miles. Families in this zone typically have a 10-15 minute drive to the school, with the most distant zone edge located about 12.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Captain Cooper Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Captain Cooper Elementary School's student population of 47 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
47 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Rankings
Captain Cooper Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Captain Cooper Elementary School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3687 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
53%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
38%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
21%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Captain Cooper
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Captain Cooper Elementary School's ranking?
Captain Cooper Elementary School is ranked #3687 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Captain Cooper Elementary School?
47 students attend Captain Cooper Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Captain Cooper Elementary School students are Hispanic, 38% of students are White, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Captain Cooper Elementary School?
Captain Cooper Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Captain Cooper Elementary School offer ?
Captain Cooper Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Captain Cooper Elementary School part of?
Captain Cooper Elementary School is part of Carmel Unified School District.
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