Serving 337 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cople Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 337 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: COPLE ELEM serves the southeast part of Hague, VA, covering an attendance area of approximately 136.9 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 10 to 15 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 6.2 miles to the edge of the zone and a maximum of 10.5 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cople Elementary School's student population of 337 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
337 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 Calendar
School Rankings
Cople Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cople Elementary School is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1432 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)50-54%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)35-39%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
16%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Black
48%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
27%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.8%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
9%
6%
Showing 2009–2021. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cople Elementary School's ranking?
Cople Elementary School is ranked #1432 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Cople Elementary School?
337 students attend Cople Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Cople Elementary School students are Black, 27% of students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cople Elementary School?
Cople Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cople Elementary School offer ?
Cople Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Cople Elementary School part of?
Cople Elementary School is part of Westmoreland County School District.
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