Cooper Whiteside Elementary School serves 229 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 66% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
229 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
10%
Black
64%
11%
White
34%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Cooper Whiteside Elementary School?
229 students attend Cooper Whiteside Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Cooper Whiteside Elementary School students are Black, 34% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cooper Whiteside Elementary School?
Cooper Whiteside Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Cooper Whiteside Elementary School offer ?
Cooper Whiteside Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Cooper Whiteside Elementary School part of?
Cooper Whiteside Elementary School is part of Paducah Independent School District.
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