Cooper Elementary School serves 181 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 74% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
181 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
9%
2%
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
6%
11%
Black
58%
12%
White
26%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Cooper Elementary School?
181 students attend Cooper Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Cooper Elementary School students are Black, 26% of students are White, 9% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cooper Elementary School?
Cooper Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cooper Elementary School offer ?
Cooper Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Cooper Elementary School part of?
Cooper Elementary School is part of Minneapolis Public School District.
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