Serving 196 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Leroy Gordon Cooper Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 196 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Leroy Gordon Cooper Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Leroy Gordon Cooper Elementary School's student population of 196 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
196 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Leroy Gordon Cooper Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Leroy Gordon Cooper Elementary School is 0.70, 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
#1401 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
19%
10%
Hispanic
20%
33%
Black
9%
15%
White
47%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Leroy Gordon Cooper Elementary School's ranking?
Leroy Gordon Cooper Elementary School is ranked #1401 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Leroy Gordon Cooper Elementary School?
196 students attend Leroy Gordon Cooper Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Leroy Gordon Cooper Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Leroy Gordon Cooper Elementary School?
Leroy Gordon Cooper Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Leroy Gordon Cooper Elementary School offer ?
Leroy Gordon Cooper Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Leroy Gordon Cooper Elementary School part of?
Leroy Gordon Cooper Elementary School is part of Old Bridge Township School District.
In what neighborhood is Leroy Gordon Cooper Elementary School located?
Leroy Gordon Cooper Elementary School is located in the Laurence Harbor neighborhood of Keyport, NJ.
School Reviews
5 3/9/2022
School is a diverse and high focused on academics. Support is always available for all students and my son''s teacher is always looking at data from the testing to help me understand goals. Sometimes I don''t understand it all but she also takes time to explain it to my son. My friend is a teacher in another district and told me that this school is really good to do all this extra stuff to help make the learning better. My son is happy and loves his school!
5 10/13/2021
The school provides a place for my children to learn the core subjects and has excellent programs to support the learning. I am new to NJ and was scared it wouldn''t be the same as NY but I was pleasantly surprised. The staff has been very welcoming and my children are excited to go to school every day. Proud to say we are from this school.
5 7/5/2021
Excellent school All around! So proud of my kids!
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