Serving 381 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Cooperstown Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 381 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69%
- Attendance Zone: Cooperstown Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Cooperstown, NY, encompassing approximately 105.5 square miles. The typical drive to the school is around 10-15 minutes, with an average distance of 5.6 miles to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 9.7 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cooperstown Elementary School's student population of 381 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
381 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Cooperstown Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cooperstown Elementary School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2271 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)60-69%
84%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
6%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
White
86%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.4%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cooperstown Elementary School's ranking?
Cooperstown Elementary School is ranked #2271 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Cooperstown Elementary School often compared to?
Cooperstown Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Milford Central School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Cooperstown Elementary School?
381 students attend Cooperstown Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Cooperstown Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cooperstown Elementary School?
Cooperstown Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Cooperstown Elementary School offer ?
Cooperstown Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Cooperstown Elementary School part of?
Cooperstown Elementary School is part of Cooperstown Central School District.
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