Serving 20 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Cooper Landing School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 20 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in AK
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cooper Landing School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Cooper Landing School's student population of 20 students has grown by 66% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
20 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Cooper Landing School ranks within the top 10% of all 459 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cooper Landing School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#26 out of 459 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
American Indian
5%
22%
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
10%
8%
Black
n/a
2%
White
80%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
3%
Two or more races
5%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cooper Landing School's ranking?
Cooper Landing School is ranked #26 out of 459 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Alaska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% AK state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
How many students attend Cooper Landing School?
20 students attend Cooper Landing School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Cooper Landing School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are American Indian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cooper Landing School?
Cooper Landing School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Cooper Landing School offer ?
Cooper Landing School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Cooper Landing School part of?
Cooper Landing School is part of Kenai Peninsula Borough School District.
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