West Smithfield Elementary School vs. Cooper Academy
Should you attend West Smithfield Elementary School or Cooper Academy? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
West Smithfield Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
Cooper Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 438 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, West Smithfield Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 444 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cooper Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
438 students
444 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
40 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2242 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1490 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
50-54%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
25
17
Kindergarten Students
67
74
Grade 1 Students
58
70
Grade 2 Students
69
73
Grade 3 Students
72
77
Grade 4 Students
71
60
Grade 5 Students
76
73
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
53%
35%
% Black
25%
30%
% White
14%
26%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
8%
Diversity Score
0.64
0.72
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
63%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
