Serving 618 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Coopers 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 59% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 618 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
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Coopers Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
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Coopers Elementary School's student population of 618 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
618 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Coopers Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Coopers Elementary School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1039 out of 2617 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)59%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
13%
21%
Black
22%
25%
White
59%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
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What is Coopers Elementary School's ranking?
Coopers Elementary School is ranked #1039 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Coopers Elementary School often compared to?
Coopers Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gardners Elementary School, Frederick Douglass Elementary School, Nashville Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Coopers Elementary School?
618 students attend Coopers Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Coopers Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Coopers Elementary School?
Coopers Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Coopers Elementary School offer ?
Coopers Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Coopers Elementary School part of?
Coopers Elementary School is part of Nash County Public Schools.
School ReviewsÂé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½>5 10/10/2025I would Highly recommend this school! I attended this school when I was younger and now have 3 boys in school here! Everything about it from teachers to reprensentation to activeness is exceptional!5 10/10/2025Beautiful facility, wonderful teachers, the total package!Review Coopers Elementary School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
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I would Highly recommend this school! I attended this school when I was younger and now have 3 boys in school here! Everything about it from teachers to reprensentation to activeness is exceptional!
Beautiful facility, wonderful teachers, the total package!
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