Serving 386 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, William Mason Cooper Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 386 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: William Mason Cooper Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Hampton, VA, covering approximately 136.3 square miles. The zone typically features a 10-12 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 3.9 miles to its edge and a maximum reach of 13.8 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
William Mason Cooper Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
William Mason Cooper Elementary School's student population of 386 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
386 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
William Mason Cooper Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of William Mason Cooper Elementary School is 0.47, 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
#381 out of 1773 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)80-84%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)60-79%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
71%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
11%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
12%
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)10.6%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
8%
5%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 24-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 William Mason Cooper Elementary School's ranking?
William Mason Cooper Elementary School is ranked #381 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are William Mason Cooper Elementary School often compared to?
William Mason Cooper Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mary W. Jackson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend William Mason Cooper Elementary School?
386 students attend William Mason Cooper Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of William Mason Cooper Elementary School students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of William Mason Cooper Elementary School?
William Mason Cooper Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does William Mason Cooper Elementary School offer ?
William Mason Cooper Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is William Mason Cooper Elementary School part of?
William Mason Cooper Elementary School is part of Hampton City School District.
In what neighborhood is William Mason Cooper Elementary School located?
William Mason Cooper Elementary School is located in the Coliseum Central neighborhood of Hampton, VA. There are 2 other public schools located in Coliseum Central.
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