Serving 268 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Paul B Cooper Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is approximately equal to the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 268 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Paul B Cooper Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Paul B Cooper Elementary School's student population of 268 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
268 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Paul B Cooper Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Paul B Cooper Elementary School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#795 out of 1280 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
8%
3%
Hispanic
45%
21%
Black
6%
7%
White
29%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Paul B Cooper Elementary School's ranking?
Paul B Cooper Elementary School is ranked #795 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Paul B Cooper Elementary School often compared to?
Paul B Cooper Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oaklawn Elementary School, White Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Paul B Cooper Elementary School?
268 students attend Paul B Cooper Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Paul B Cooper Elementary School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Paul B Cooper Elementary School?
Paul B Cooper Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Paul B Cooper Elementary School offer ?
Paul B Cooper Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Paul B Cooper Elementary School part of?
Paul B Cooper Elementary School is part of Derby School District.
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