Coopers Elementary School vs. Gardners Elementary School
Should I attend Coopers Elementary School or Gardners Elementary School? 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
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Top Rankings
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Gardners Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
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Diversity
Community Size
Overview
Serving 562 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Coopers 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 34% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Serving 223 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Gardners Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-5
Total Students
562 students
223 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
16 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1489 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1057 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
45-49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
45-49%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
35
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Kindergarten Students
89
41
Grade 1 Students
92
33
Grade 2 Students
77
40
Grade 3 Students
81
32
Grade 4 Students
99
33
Grade 5 Students
89
44
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
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% Hispanic
13%
35%
% Black
21%
24%
% White
63%
36%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
3%
5%
Diversity Score
0.55
0.69
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
9%