W.t. Cooke Elementary School
W.t. Cooke Elementary School serves 533 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
W.t. Cooke Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
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 86% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 80%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to 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 51% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
W.t. Cooke Elementary School's student population of 533 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 533 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 35 teachers |
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School Comparison
W.t. Cooke Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,791 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of W.t. Cooke Elementary School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (VA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #542 out of 1791 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | 81% | 72% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 86% | 80% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 3% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 20% | 16% |
| Black | 8% | 22% |
| White | 62% | 49% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 7% | 6% |
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Diversity Score | 0.57 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 38% | 38% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Va Beach City School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 and elementary school is Virginia Beach Middle School (0.7 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Virginia Beach Virginia Beach Middle School Math: 64% | Reading: 86%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 879 students10
0.7 miles
600 25th St
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
(757) 648-6050 0.7 6-8 879 - 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 Math: 71% | Reading: 73%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 632 students10
2.2 miles
957 S Birdneck Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
(757) 648-2120 2.2 PK-5 632 - Virginia Beach Seatack Elementary An Achievable Dream Academy Math: 70-74% | Reading: 77%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 393 students10
2.2 miles
912 S Birdneck Road
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
(757) 648-3720 2.2 K-5 393 - Virginia Beach Linkhorn Park Elementary School Math: 89% | Reading: 92%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: PK-5 | 608 students10
2.8 miles
977 First Colonial Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23454
(757) 648-2920 2.8 PK-5 608
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