Serving 161 students in grades Kindergarten-5, T S Cooper 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 45-49% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (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 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 161 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
T S Cooper Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
T S Cooper Elementary School's student population of 161 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
161 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Rankings
T S Cooper Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of T S Cooper Elementary School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1377 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
6%
21%
Black
24%
25%
White
62%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is T S Cooper Elementary School's ranking?
T S Cooper Elementary School is ranked #1377 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are T S Cooper Elementary School often compared to?
T S Cooper Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Buckland Elementary School, Gatesville Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend T S Cooper Elementary School?
161 students attend T S Cooper Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of T S Cooper Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of T S Cooper Elementary School?
T S Cooper Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does T S Cooper Elementary School offer ?
T S Cooper Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is T S Cooper Elementary School part of?
T S Cooper Elementary School is part of Gates County Schools School District.
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