Serving 504 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 60% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). 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 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 504 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 60% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: D G Cooley Elementary serves the northeast part of Berryville, VA, covering an area of approximately 61.6 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 10 to 15 minutes to reach the school, with the average distance from the school to the edge of the attendance zone being about 5.8 miles and the furthest edge located 9.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
D.g. Cooley Elementary School's student population of 504 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Primarily virtual)
(Primarily virtual)
Total Students
504 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Encourage • Inspire • Empower
School Rankings
D.g. Cooley 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 D.g. Cooley Elementary School is 0.51, 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
#1308 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)60%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-44%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
19%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
67%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
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)15.7%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-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 D.g. Cooley Elementary School's ranking?
D.g. Cooley Elementary School is ranked #1308 out of 1,773 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?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% 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?
504 students attend D.g. Cooley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of D.g. Cooley Elementary School students are White, 19% 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 10/10/2025
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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