Is Peter Cooper School a good school?

Peter Cooper School ranks 351 st of 1338 New Jersey elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Peter Cooper School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 234 students attended Peter Cooper School.

What is the racial makeup of Peter Cooper School?

Students at Peter Cooper School are 73% White, 19% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% African American, 1% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Peter Cooper School attend?

Students who attend Peter Cooper School usually go on to attend: Middle : Martin J. Ryerson School High : Lakeland Regional High School

Peter Cooper School

Summary:

Peter Cooper School is an elementary school located in Ringwood, New Jersey, serving 243 students from kindergarten to 3rd grade. As part of the Ringwood School District, which is ranked 204 out of 613 school districts in the state, Peter Cooper School has consistently demonstrated strong academic performance, exceptional support for special education students, and low chronic absenteeism rates.

On state assessments, 3rd-grade students at Peter Cooper School have scored above the Ringwood School District and statewide averages in both English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics. In the 2023-2024 school year, 58.4% of 3rd-graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 54.5% in the district and 43.6% statewide. In Mathematics, 63.4% of 3rd-graders were proficient or better, compared to 66.7% in the district and 47.6% statewide. This consistent high performance has earned Peter Cooper School a ranking in the top 25% of New Jersey elementary schools.

In addition to its strong academic results, Peter Cooper School has demonstrated exceptional performance in serving its special education students, ranking 32nd out of 989 New Jersey elementary schools in this area. The school also maintains relatively low chronic absenteeism rates, at 13.1% in the 2022-2023 school year, compared to 16.6% in the Ringwood School District and 18.1% statewide. These factors suggest a positive school climate and effective educational practices that benefit all students.

Detail:

Public K-3

54 Roger Court
Ringwood, NJ 07456

(973) 835-5844

District: Ringwood School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
351^st of 1,338 New Jersey Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,283

Students who attend Peter Cooper School usually attend:

Middle:	Martin J. Ryerson School
High:	Lakeland Regional High School

Student/teacher ratio: 8.6

Number of students: 234

Racial breakdown:

White:

72.6%

Hispanic:

19.2%

Two or more races:

4.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Peter Cooper School ranks better than 73.8% of elementary schools in New Jersey. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 75.45. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Peter Cooper School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Ringwood School District. Racial makeup is: White (72.6%), Hispanic (19.2%), two or more races (4.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Ringwood School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Peter Cooper School is 8.6. 1 elementary schools in the Ringwood School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Peter Cooper School employs 27.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Peter Cooper School is $13,283, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Ringwood School District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Peter Cooper School:

SchoolDigger ranks Peter Cooper School 351^st of 1338 New Jersey public elementary schools. (See Peter Cooper School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Male students:

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Ringwood School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Ringwood School District 204^th of 613 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Peter Cooper School

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Rank History for all students at Peter Cooper School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NJ State Percentile
2004	69.72	453^rd	1298	65.1%
2005	72.80	395^th	1303	69.7%
2006	61.61	674^th	1314	48.7%
2007	73.60	350^th	1329	73.7%
2008	71.13	434^th	1338	67.6%
2009	85.82	74^th	1346	94.5%
2010	67.40	518^th	1354	61.7%
2011	40.14	957^th	1360	29.6%
2012	83.74	107^th	1363	92.1%
2013	64.73	606^th	1367	55.7%
2014	64.11	592^nd	1363	56.6%
2015	76.48	332^nd	1357	75.5%
2016	89.10	109^th	1346	91.9%
2017	87.19	142^nd	1352	89.5%
2018	72.18	420^th	1353	69.0%
2019	92.18	54^th	1360	96.0%
2021	61.44	447^th	1317	66.1%
2022	67.68	452^nd	1345	66.4%
2023	80.34	267^th	1342	80.1%
2024	75.45	351^st	1338	73.8%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Peter Cooper School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NJ State Percentile
2019	43.42	505^th	1007	49.9%
2021	62.61	230^th	868	73.5%
2022	74.91	166^th	949	82.5%
2023	68.73	216^th	958	77.5%
2024	93.92	32^nd	989	96.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Peter Cooper School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NJ State Percentile
2018	74.25	360^th	1333	73.0%
2019	96.89	3^rd	1331	99.8%
2021	67.34	371^st	1290	71.2%
2022	72.83	373^rd	1326	71.9%
2023	81.03	244^th	1318	81.5%
2024	76.80	316^th	1317	76.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Peter Cooper School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NJ State Percentile
2018	68.72	435^th	1334	67.4%
2019	81.21	226^th	1335	83.1%
2021	53.66	522^nd	1297	59.8%
2022	62.96	486^th	1324	63.3%
2023	76.46	302^nd	1315	77.0%
2024	70.83	378^th	1313	71.2%

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Rank History for White students at Peter Cooper School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NJ State Percentile
2018	59.86	432^nd	1022	57.7%
2019	87.68	62^nd	1023	93.9%
2021	40.86	564^th	964	41.5%
2022	59.38	382^nd	976	60.9%
2023	68.89	281^st	975	71.2%
2024	64.74	315^th	963	67.3%

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Data source: test scores: New Jersey Department of Education, 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.

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education

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by a parent
Tuesday, May 21, 2019

Hi as a parent leaving in town. I had to say, I am really proud and lucky to get my children to be part of Peter Cooper Elementary School. Principal and Staffs are excellent. They are really caring group of people. Love this school Close Quote

Enrollment information for Peter Cooper School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	359	2	7	5	0	n/a	n/a	373
1989	371	3	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	378
1990	357	4	11	4	1	n/a	n/a	377
1991	366	4	7	4	1	n/a	n/a	382
1992	363	7	13	4	1	n/a	n/a	388
1993	374	5	10	6	0	n/a	n/a	395
1994	378	7	10	8	0	n/a	n/a	403
1995	304	1	5	7	3	n/a	n/a	320
1996	304	1	5	7	3	n/a	n/a	320
1998	303	1	1	6	3	n/a	n/a	314
1999	329	0	4	6	3	n/a	n/a	342
2000	288	2	8	5	2	n/a	n/a	305
2001	280	4	6	9	1	n/a	n/a	300
2002	281	5	7	12	0	n/a	n/a	305
2003	281	5	7	12	0	n/a	n/a	305
2004	294	5	4	10	0	n/a	n/a	313
2005	278	6	8	12	0	n/a	n/a	304
2006	255	2	12	26	2	n/a	n/a	297
2007	236	0	13	24	3	n/a	n/a	276
2008	275	1	8	23	4	n/a	n/a	311
2009	252	0	10	22	0	0	0	284
2010	254	0	9	21	1	0	0	285
2011	241	0	10	23	1	0	0	275
2012	162	0	1	1	0	0	0	164
2013	244	3	7	16	4	6	0	280
2014	226	2	8	15	3	2	2	258
2015	230	2	5	17	2	3	2	261
2016	221	1	5	19	1	1	5	253
2017	248	0	1	22	1	1	10	283
2018	230	4	2	18	1	1	11	267
2019	212	4	3	25	1	1	7	253
2020	197	2	5	33	0	1	4	242
2021	183	3	6	29	0	1	6	228
2022	181	2	7	48	0	0	10	248
2023	173	5	6	47	1	0	11	243
2024	170	5	3	45	1	0	10	234

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 Peter Cooper School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	373	22.0	16.9	n/a
1989	378	21.0	18.0	n/a
1990	377	22.0	17.1	1.6
1991	382	23.0	16.6	1.6
1992	388	21.0	18.4	4.1
1993	395	23.5	16.8	2.5
1994	403	24.0	16.8	2.2
1995	320	19.0	16.8	3.8
1996	320	19.0	16.8	3.8
1998	314	19.0	16.5	3.2
1999	342	18.5	18.5	3.5
2000	305	17.5	17.4	4.9
2001	300	17.8	16.9	2.7
2002	305	19.1	16.0	5.2
2003	305	19.1	16.0	5.2
2004	313	19.0	16.5	3.8
2005	304	19.0	16.0	n/a
2006	297	19.8	15.0	3.7
2007	276	19.0	14.5	1.8
2008	311	16.0	19.4	2.6
2009	284	27.8	8.5	1.4
2010	285	19.0	15.0	3.2
2011	275	17.0	16.1	6.5
2012	164	23.7	6.8	6.1
2013	280	21.5	12.9	6.4
2014	258	19.9	12.9	5
2015	261	23.0	11.3	5.7
2016	253	22.0	11.5	5.5
2017	283	21.4	13.1	3.2
2018	267	21.1	12.6	1.9
2019	253	21.3	11.8	3.6
2020	242	21.3	11.3	7.9
2021	228	20.8	10.9	7.9
2022	248	22.4	11.0	5.2
2023	243	24.9	9.7	4.5
2024	234	27.1	8.6	6

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 Peter Cooper School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	373	22.0	16.9	n/a
1989	378	21.0	18.0	n/a
1990	377	22.0	17.1	1.6
1991	382	23.0	16.6	1.6
1992	388	21.0	18.4	4.1
1993	395	23.5	16.8	2.5
1994	403	24.0	16.8	2.2
1995	320	19.0	16.8	3.8
1996	320	19.0	16.8	3.8
1998	314	19.0	16.5	3.2
1999	342	18.5	18.5	3.5
2000	305	17.5	17.4	4.9
2001	300	17.8	16.9	2.7
2002	305	19.1	16.0	5.2
2003	305	19.1	16.0	5.2
2004	313	19.0	16.5	3.8
2005	304	19.0	16.0	n/a
2006	297	19.8	15.0	3.7
2007	276	19.0	14.5	1.8
2008	311	16.0	19.4	2.6
2009	284	27.8	8.5	1.4
2010	285	19.0	15.0	3.2
2011	275	17.0	16.1	6.5
2012	164	23.7	6.8	6.1
2013	280	21.5	12.9	6.4
2014	258	19.9	12.9	5
2015	261	23.0	11.3	5.7
2016	253	22.0	11.5	5.5
2017	283	21.4	13.1	3.2
2018	267	21.1	12.6	1.9
2019	253	21.3	11.8	3.6
2020	242	21.3	11.3	7.9
2021	228	20.8	10.9	7.9
2022	248	22.4	11.0	5.2
2023	243	24.9	9.7	4.5
2024	234	27.1	8.6	6

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Peter Cooper School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$195 (1.5%)	$13,088 (98.5%)	$13,283

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Peter Cooper School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 54^th of 1360 Elementary schools	Ranks 267^th of 1342 Elementary schools	15.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Peter Cooper School)	80.4	61.3	19.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ringwood School District)	71.4	56.4	15%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)	50.2	42	8.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Peter Cooper School)	85.7	65.3	20.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Ringwood School District)	75.7	60.4	15.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)	55.1	45.9	9.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	253	243	4%
African American	4	5	25%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	3	6	100%
Hispanic	25	47	88%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	212	173	18.4%
Two or More Races	7	11	57.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	3.6%	4.5%	1%

Schools Near Peter Cooper School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				NJSLA-S Science (2024)		NJSLA English Language Arts (2024)						NJSLA Mathematics (2024)						NJSLA Algebra I (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NJSLA-S Science 5th Grade	NJSLA-S Science 8th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 4th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 5th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 6th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 7th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 8th Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 3rd Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 4th Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 5th Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 6th Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 7th Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 8th Grade	NJSLA Algebra I 8th Grade	NJSLA Algebra I End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Peter Cooper School	Public	K-3	54 Roger Court	Ringwood	07456	Passaic County	Ringwood School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(973) 835-5844	234	27	8.6	6.0%	170 (72.6%)	5 (2.1%)	45 (19.2%)	3 (1.3%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (4.3%)	75.5	351^st of 1338 public elementary schools	73.8%		80.3	267^th of 1342 public elementary schools	80.1%	84			58.4						63.4								$13,283	$195	$13,088
Wanaque Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	First Street	Wanaque	07465	Passaic County	Wanaque School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(973) 835-8200	510	49	10.4	17.6%	306 (60.0%)	18 (3.5%)	147 (28.8%)	22 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	14 (2.7%)	60.5	537^th of 1338 public elementary schools	59.9%		58.7	556^th of 1342 public elementary schools	58.6%	19	38.2	25.9	50.0	53.9	62.8	53.1	67.2	74.0	41.1	35.0	55.2	55.3	50.0	35.9	100.0	100.0	$15,590	$449	$15,141
Robert Erskine School	Public	K-3	88 Erskine Road	Ringwood	07456	Passaic County	Ringwood School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(973) 962-7026	171	20	8.6	12.3%	138 (80.7%)	2 (1.2%)	17 (9.9%)	2 (1.2%)	3 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (5.3%)	72.3	391^st of 1338 public elementary schools	70.8%		66.6	461^st of 1342 public elementary schools	65.6%	70			48.7						71.8								$11,230	$374	$10,856
Haskell Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	973 Ringwood Avenue	Haskell	07420	Passaic County	Wanaque School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(973) 835-8200	373	36	10.3	36.5%	206 (55.2%)	14 (3.8%)	127 (34.0%)	14 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.2%)	69.5	424^th of 1338 public elementary schools	68.3%		64	495^th of 1342 public elementary schools	63.1%	71	27.3	16.3	75.8	65.2	67.7	75.8	59.0	70.0	62.0	43.4	45.2	55.2	58.9	55.2			$15,716	$453	$15,263
Heights Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	114 Seminole Ave	Oakland	07436	Bergen County	Oakland Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(201) 337-4147	376	30	12.3	4.0%	281 (74.7%)	7 (1.9%)	43 (11.4%)	20 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	24 (6.4%)	70.3	415^th of 1338 public elementary schools	69.0%		67.5	448^th of 1342 public elementary schools	66.6%	33	53.6		73.3	53.1	62.9				60.0	49.0	42.8						$11,259		$11,259
Manito Elementary School	Public	K-5	111 Manito Ave	Oakland	07436	Bergen County	Oakland Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(201) 337-6106	257	27	9.5	1.2%	216 (84.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (8.2%)	15 (5.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	3 (1.2%)	91.2	90^th of 1338 public elementary schools	93.3%		88.8	138^th of 1342 public elementary schools	89.7%	48	68.0		75.5	74.3	87.8				69.3	77.1	71.4						$14,161		$14,161
Dogwood Hill Elementary School	Public	K-5	25 Dogwood Dr	Oakland	07436	Bergen County	Oakland Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(201) 337-5822	241	24	10.0	11.6%	169 (70.1%)	1 (0.4%)	55 (22.8%)	6 (2.5%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.7%)	76.9	322^nd of 1338 public elementary schools	75.9%		70.7	415^th of 1342 public elementary schools	69.1%	93	39.6		62.6	85.2	66.0				65.6	76.0	37.5						$13,907		$13,907
Eleanor G. Hewitt	Public	4-5	266 Sloatsburg Road	Ringwood	07456	Passaic County	Ringwood School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(973) 962-7015	228	28	8.2	10.5%	155 (68.0%)	4 (1.8%)	50 (21.9%)	4 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	14 (6.1%)								(n/a)	36.5			61.6	58.3					62.7	51.2						$12,486	$114	$12,372
Colonial Road School	Public	PK, KG-5	749 Colonial Road	Franklin Lakes	07417	Bergen County	Franklin Lakes School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(201) 337-0336	246	34	7.2	2.8%	174 (70.7%)	2 (0.8%)	32 (13.0%)	26 (10.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.9%)	85.5	202^nd of 1338 public elementary schools	84.9%		89.9	122^nd of 1342 public elementary schools	90.9%	80	47.6		57.5	79.4	78.6				77.5	58.8	81.0						$16,575		$16,575
Martha B. Day Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-1	225 Rafkind Road	Bloomingdale	07403	Passaic County	Bloomingdale School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(973) 838-1311	205	19	10.7	33.7%	123 (60.0%)	3 (1.5%)	64 (31.2%)	4 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (5.4%)								(n/a)																	$18,685	$125	$18,560

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