Cooper Elementary School serves 635 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
635 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
97%
18%
White
3%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Detroit Public Schools Community School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Cooper Elementary School?
635 students attend Cooper Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Cooper Elementary School students are Black, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cooper Elementary School?
Cooper Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Cooper Elementary School offer ?
Cooper Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Cooper Elementary School part of?
Cooper Elementary School is part of Detroit Public Schools Community School District.
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