W.t. Cooke Elementary School
Tel:
(757)648-2320
- W.t. Cooke Elementary School serves 540 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 81% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 72%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 89% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 80%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 50%.
School Overview
- W.t. Cooke Elementary School's student population of 540 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 540 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 29 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- W.t. Cooke Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of W.t. Cooke Elementary School is 0.57, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (VA) |
| Overall School Rank | #349 out of 1,796 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 81% | 72% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 89% | 80% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | 2% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 19% | 15% |
| Black | 7% | 23% |
| White | 62% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 10% | 5% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.57 | 0.43 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 32% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | VA BEACH CITY PBLC SCHS School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, VA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to W.t. Cooke Elementary School is Gov Stem Academy For Engineering Marketing And Information (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Virginia Beach Middle School (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Virginia Beach Middle School (0.7 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Virginia Beach Virginia Beach Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 843 students
0.7 miles
600 25th St
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
(757)648-6050 0.7 6-8 843 - Virginia Beach Gov Stem Academy For Engineering Marketing And Information Vocational School
Grades: 9-12
0.8 miles
2001 Concert Drive
Virginia Beach, VA 23456
(757)648-5505 0.8 9-12 n/a - Virginia Beach Birdneck Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 657 students
2.2 miles
957 S Birdneck Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
(757)648-2120 2.2 PK-5 657 - Virginia Beach Seatack Elementary An Achievable Dream Academy Grades: PK-5 | 404 students
2.2 miles
912 S Birdneck Road
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
(757)648-3720 2.2 PK-5 404 - Virginia Beach Linkhorn Park Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 639 students
2.8 miles
977 First Colonial Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23454
(757)648-2920 2.8 PK-5 639
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