Coopers Elementary

Summary:

Coopers Elementary is a public elementary school in Elm City, North Carolina, serving 585 students in grades PK-5 as part of the Nash County Public Schools district. The school consistently outperforms the district and state in academic measures, particularly in Mathematics, and has a higher percentage of White students compared to nearby schools with more diverse populations.

Coopers Elementary's academic performance is strong, with the school earning a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger and ranking in the top half of North Carolina elementary schools. The school's Mathematics proficiency rates exceed 50% across all grade levels, significantly higher than the district and state averages. Additionally, Coopers Elementary's female students and Gifted and Talented students are among the top-performing in the state, ranking in the top 25% and top 10% of North Carolina elementary schools, respectively. However, the school's performance for African American and Hispanic students is more mixed, ranging from the top 25% to the bottom 50% of the state.

While Coopers Elementary generally outperforms other nearby schools in the Nash County Public Schools district, some schools in the neighboring Wilson County Schools district, such as Wells Elementary and Frederick Douglass Elementary, have higher overall academic performance and rankings. Additionally, Coopers Elementary has seen a significant increase in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 34.14% to 61.71%, which may have implications for the school's resources and support needs.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 6833 NC Highway 58
       Elm City, NC  27822-9433


(252) 937-9035

District: Nash County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
603rd of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,621 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  16.9 Help
Number of students:  618

Racial breakdown:

White:
59.4%
African American:
22.2%
Hispanic:
12.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  63.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Coopers Elementary ranks better than 59.9% of elementary schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 2nd among 11 ranked elementary schools in the Nash County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 59.03. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Coopers Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (59.4%), African American (22.2%), Hispanic (12.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 63.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Nash County Public Schools District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Coopers Elementary is 16.9. 9 elementary schools in the Nash County Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Coopers Elementary is $9,621. 10 elementary schools in the Nash County Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Coopers Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Coopers Elementary 603rd of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Coopers Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Nash County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Nash County Public Schools 177th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Coopers Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Coopers Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 68.94 354th 1276 72.3%
2007 71.61 314th 1293 75.7%
2008 61.49 524th 1324 60.4%
2009 65.93 490th 1354 63.8%
2010 56.48 671st 1363 50.8%
2011 63.76 550th 1381 60.2%
2012 60.43 591st 1388 57.4%
2013 46.10 722nd 1403 48.5%
2014 58.22 568th 1390 59.1%
2015 55.65 648th 1440 55.0%
2016 43.72 861st 1425 39.6%
2017 48.18 778th 1429 45.6%
2018 55.12 663rd 1434 53.8%
2019 68.69 426th 1473 71.1%
2021 46.16 762nd 1489 48.8%
2022 64.35 509th 1514 66.4%
2023 66.31 478th 1502 68.2%
2024 59.03 603rd 1505 59.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Coopers Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 31.32 366th 485 24.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Coopers Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 40.76 441st 801 44.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Coopers Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.93 566th 1332 57.5%
2019 72.92 267th 1361 80.4%
2021 37.81 819th 1329 38.4%
2022 56.27 534th 1366 60.9%
2023 61.42 471st 1437 67.2%
2024 53.70 627th 1450 56.8%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Coopers Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.27 825th 1405 41.3%
2019 65.73 456th 1424 68.0%
2021 55.76 594th 1440 58.8%
2022 74.86 303rd 1458 79.2%
2023 68.73 406th 1459 72.2%
2024 69.61 373rd 1455 74.4%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Disabled students at Coopers Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.67 403rd 897 55.1%
2019 63.11 212th 878 75.9%
2021 39.48 358th 646 44.6%
2022 40.38 338th 634 46.7%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Coopers Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 65.91 70th 612 88.6%
2022 52.27 339th 500 32.2%
2023 68.21 65th 582 88.8%
2024 70.39 46th 669 93.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Coopers Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.49 520th 1413 63.2%
2019 68.75 396th 1430 72.3%
2021 36.59 896th 1444 38.0%
2022 53.53 665th 1464 54.6%
2023 62.25 526th 1461 64.0%
2024 45.00 827th 1464 43.5%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for African American students at Coopers Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.46 373rd 927 59.8%
2019 60.93 297th 949 68.7%
2021 33.12 605th 896 32.5%
2022 43.48 503rd 927 45.7%
2023 66.80 238th 933 74.5%
2024 39.64 581st 924 37.1%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Coopers Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.79 519th 851 39.0%
2019 72.64 171st 865 80.2%
2021 59.43 263rd 843 68.8%
2022 49.27 416th 893 53.4%
2023 54.90 361st 915 60.5%
2024 36.07 657th 951 30.9%
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Rank History for White students at Coopers Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.05 700th 1178 40.6%
2019 61.60 439th 1183 62.9%
2021 38.11 751st 1172 35.9%
2022 57.80 490th 1194 59.0%
2023 57.94 496th 1183 58.1%
2024 60.81 448th 1166 61.6%
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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Coopers Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 595 108 7 37 1 n/a n/a 0 748
1989 598 111 3 51 1 n/a n/a 0 764
1990 602 111 3 56 0 n/a n/a 0 772
1991 573 111 3 62 1 n/a n/a 0 750
1992 589 118 2 83 1 n/a n/a 0 793
1993 584 115 3 77 0 n/a n/a 0 779
1994 572 116 3 62 1 n/a n/a 0 754
1995 594 141 5 76 2 n/a n/a 0 818
1996 594 141 5 76 2 n/a n/a 0 818
1997 635 146 4 51 1 n/a n/a 0 837
1998 636 141 5 65 2 n/a n/a 0 849
1999 537 122 6 72 2 n/a n/a 0 739
2000 435 122 4 48 2 n/a n/a 0 611
2001 460 117 7 63 1 n/a n/a 0 648
2002 461 106 11 58 1 n/a n/a 0 637
2003 461 106 11 58 1 n/a n/a 0 637
2004 452 103 8 67 0 n/a n/a 0 630
2005 466 101 7 77 0 n/a n/a 0 651
2006 474 95 7 68 2 n/a n/a 0 646
2007 484 99 6 49 4 n/a n/a 15 657
2008 501 115 6 46 5 n/a n/a 13 686
2009 485 102 3 52 5 n/a n/a 0 647
2010 493 137 3 65 5 n/a n/a 0 703
2011 481 127 2 85 3 0 15 0 713
2012 454 130 4 80 5 0 16 0 689
2013 454 107 4 73 0 0 18 0 656
2014 425 100 6 59 1 0 13 0 604
2015 436 141 3 85 1 0 11 0 677
2016 428 142 3 95 1 0 10 0 679
2017 414 158 4 92 1 0 20 0 689
2018 390 143 2 77 1 1 15 0 629
2019 373 143 2 69 2 0 16 0 605
2020 389 116 1 71 1 0 20 0 598
2021 351 107 1 66 1 0 13 0 539
2022 352 116 1 75 0 0 18 0 562
2023 363 125 4 72 0 0 21 0 585
2024 367 137 4 79 2 0 29 0 618

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Coopers Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 748 40.0 18.7 22.3
1989 764 42.0 18.1 31.2
1990 772 42.0 18.3 31
1991 750 42.0 17.8 31.9
1992 793 42.0 18.8 19.4
1993 779 42.0 18.5 32.9
1994 754 43.0 17.5 40.8
1995 818 51.0 16.0 32.2
1996 818 51.0 16.0 32.2
1997 837 53.0 15.8 30.1
1998 849 53.0 16.0 28.6
1999 739 53.0 13.9 49.1
2000 611 54.0 11.3 43
2001 648 54.0 12.0 38.7
2002 637 54.0 11.8 0
2003 637 54.0 11.8 0
2004 630 41.0 15.4 42.2
2005 651 47.0 13.9 39.8
2006 646 47.0 13.7 37.9
2007 657 n/a n/a 42.5
2008 686 39.9 17.2 41
2009 647 40.7 15.9 n/a
2010 703 39.0 18.0 46.4
2011 713 41.0 17.3 49.2
2012 689 42.4 16.2 51.2
2013 656 37.2 17.6 52.6
2014 604 35.5 17.0 53.6
2015 677 38.0 17.8 57.6
2016 679 36.0 18.8 58.3
2017 689 40.0 17.2 62.3
2018 629 38.0 16.5 57.2
2019 605 38.0 15.9 54.9
2020 598 40.5 14.7 59.9
2021 539 41.5 12.9 34.1
2022 562 38.5 14.5 40.7
2023 585 34.5 16.9 61.7
2024 618 36.5 16.9 63.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Coopers Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 748 40.0 18.7 22.3
1989 764 42.0 18.1 31.2
1990 772 42.0 18.3 31
1991 750 42.0 17.8 31.9
1992 793 42.0 18.8 19.4
1993 779 42.0 18.5 32.9
1994 754 43.0 17.5 40.8
1995 818 51.0 16.0 32.2
1996 818 51.0 16.0 32.2
1997 837 53.0 15.8 30.1
1998 849 53.0 16.0 28.6
1999 739 53.0 13.9 49.1
2000 611 54.0 11.3 43
2001 648 54.0 12.0 38.7
2002 637 54.0 11.8 0
2003 637 54.0 11.8 0
2004 630 41.0 15.4 42.2
2005 651 47.0 13.9 39.8
2006 646 47.0 13.7 37.9
2007 657 n/a n/a 42.5
2008 686 39.9 17.2 41
2009 647 40.7 15.9 n/a
2010 703 39.0 18.0 46.4
2011 713 41.0 17.3 49.2
2012 689 42.4 16.2 51.2
2013 656 37.2 17.6 52.6
2014 604 35.5 17.0 53.6
2015 677 38.0 17.8 57.6
2016 679 36.0 18.8 58.3
2017 689 40.0 17.2 62.3
2018 629 38.0 16.5 57.2
2019 605 38.0 15.9 54.9
2020 598 40.5 14.7 59.9
2021 539 41.5 12.9 34.1
2022 562 38.5 14.5 40.7
2023 585 34.5 16.9 61.7
2024 618 36.5 16.9 63.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Coopers Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,245 (12.9%) $8,376 (87.1%) $9,621

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Coopers Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 426th of 1473 Elementary schoolsRanks 478th of 1502 Elementary schools
 2.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Coopers Elementary)69.671.6
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Nash County Public Schools)43.344.6
 1.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)64.361.1
 3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Coopers Elementary)65.746.3
 19.4%
   3rd Grade Reading (Nash County Public Schools)39.432.8
 6.6%
   3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)56.848
 8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Coopers Elementary)62.868.9
 6.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Nash County Public Schools)38.337.3
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
4th Grade Reading (Coopers Elementary)60.260
 0.2%
   4th Grade Reading (Nash County Public Schools)43.239.4
 3.8%
   4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Coopers Elementary)75.364.1
 11.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Nash County Public Schools)4535.5
 9.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)60.255.9
 4.3%
5th Grade Reading (Coopers Elementary)58.448.9
 9.5%
   5th Grade Reading (Nash County Public Schools)39.527.6
 11.9%
   5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)54.648
 6.6%
5th Grade Science (Coopers Elementary)84.373.9
 10.4%
   5th Grade Science (Nash County Public Schools)62.152.5
 9.6%
   5th Grade Science (North Carolina)72.665.3
 7.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students605585
 3.3%
African American143125
 12.6%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian24
 100%
Hispanic6972
 4.3%
Pacific Islander00
White373363
 2.7%
Two or More Races1621
 31.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients54.9%61.7%
 6.8%


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Coopers Elementary ranks 603rd of 1505 North Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Coopers Elementary are 59% White, 22% African American, 13% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 618 students attended Coopers Elementary.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction.

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