Serving 497 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, D.g. Cooley 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 47% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 497 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
D.g. Cooley Elementary School's student population of 497 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Primarily virtual)
(Primarily virtual)
Total Students
497 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
School Rankings
D.g. Cooley Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of D.g. Cooley Elementary School is 0.49, 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
#1207 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)47%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)60%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-44%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
8%
Hispanic
17%
19%
Black
5%
22%
White
69%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is D.g. Cooley Elementary School's ranking?
D.g. Cooley Elementary School is ranked #1207 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are D.g. Cooley Elementary School often compared to?
D.g. Cooley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Boyce Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend D.g. Cooley Elementary School?
497 students attend D.g. Cooley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of D.g. Cooley Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of D.g. Cooley Elementary School?
D.g. Cooley Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does D.g. Cooley Elementary School offer ?
D.g. Cooley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Primarily virtual).
What school district is D.g. Cooley Elementary School part of?
D.g. Cooley Elementary School is part of Clarke County School District.
School Reviews
4 10/20/2020
Tbh this school was good in my experience. But not for all kids there are a lot of bullies in this school but if u can fit in this school is a very fun place.
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