Serving 739 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lubbock-cooper South Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 739 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lubbock-cooper South Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Lubbock-cooper South Elementary School's student population of 739 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
739 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lubbock-cooper South Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lubbock-cooper South Elementary School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1343 out of 8188 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
41%
53%
Black
1%
13%
White
57%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lubbock-cooper South Elementary School's ranking?
Lubbock-cooper South Elementary School is ranked #1343 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Lubbock-cooper South Elementary School often compared to?
Lubbock-cooper South Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lubbock-cooper Central Elementary School, Lubbock-cooper North 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 41% TX state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Lubbock-cooper South Elementary School?
739 students attend Lubbock-cooper South Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Lubbock-cooper South Elementary School students are White, 41% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lubbock-cooper South Elementary School?
Lubbock-cooper South Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lubbock-cooper South Elementary School offer ?
Lubbock-cooper South Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Lubbock-cooper South Elementary School part of?
Lubbock-cooper South Elementary School is part of Lubbock-Cooper Independent School District.
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