Benson Elementary School vs. Cooper Academy
Should I attend Benson Elementary School or Cooper Academy? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Benson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Cooper Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 592 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Benson Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 463 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cooper Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-4
PK-5
Total Students
592 students
463 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
43 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1889 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#2087 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
22%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
29%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
28
24
Kindergarten Students
114
69
Grade 1 Students
98
79
Grade 2 Students
130
75
Grade 3 Students
116
65
Grade 4 Students
106
76
Grade 5 Students
-
75
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
36%
38%
% Black
17%
28%
% White
40%
26%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
8%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.71
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%