Coppergate Elementary School

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Coppergate Elementary School ranks 1171 st of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Coppergate Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Middleburg, Florida, serving grades PK-6 with a student population of 609. The school is part of the Clay District, which is ranked 10th out of 68 districts in Florida and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite the school's relatively high spending per student, which has increased from $9,596 in 2019-2020 to $10,704 in 2022-2023, Coppergate Elementary's academic performance remains below the district and state averages. The school has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 4.3% in 2019-2020 to 24.3% in 2022-2023, which is notably higher than the district average of 16-27% and the state average of 16-18%. Additionally, Coppergate Elementary's test scores in English Language Arts and Math are 4-19 percentage points below the district and state averages. The school's statewide ranking has also dropped from 547 out of 2,247 Florida elementary schools in 2020-2021 to 1,171 out of 2,256 in 2023-2024, with a corresponding decrease in its SchoolDigger star rating from 4 to 2 stars.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Discovery Oaks Elementary and Lakeside Elementary, Coppergate Elementary's performance is generally lower, with higher test scores, lower chronic absenteeism rates, and lower percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. The school's high percentage of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, reaching 99.51% in 2022-2023, is significantly higher than the district and state averages, which are around 35-45%.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

3460 Copper Colts Court
Middleburg, FL 32068

(904) 336-0675

District: Clay

SchoolDigger Rank:
1171^st of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,704

Students who attend Coppergate Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Lake Asbury Junior High School
High:	Middleburg High School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.9

Number of students: 609

Racial breakdown:

White:

60.1%

African American:

16.6%

Hispanic:

15.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 99.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Coppergate Elementary School ranks worse than 51.9% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 20^th among 28 ranked elementary schools in the Clay School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 47.18. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Coppergate Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (60.1%), African American (16.6%), Hispanic (15.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 99.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Coppergate Elementary School is 12.9, which is the 6^th best among 28 elementary schools in the Clay School District. (See more...)

Compare Coppergate Elementary School employs 47 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Coppergate Elementary School is $10,704, which is the 9^th highest among 28 elementary schools in the Clay School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Coppergate Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Clay:

SchoolDigger ranks Clay 10^th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Coppergate Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2009	74.78	428^th	1847	76.8%
2010	72.36	509^th	1919	73.5%
2011	63.76	768^th	1985	61.3%
2012	60.90	772^nd	1984	61.1%
2013	61.98	749^th	2029	63.1%
2014	65.49	690^th	2064	66.6%
2016	55.59	928^th	2087	55.5%
2017	64.67	732^nd	2112	65.3%
2018	62.77	756^th	2118	64.3%
2019	56.81	917^th	2182	58.0%
2021	74.41	547^th	2247	75.7%
2022	55.71	937^th	2219	57.8%
2023	49.56	1104^th	2240	50.7%
2024	47.18	1171^st	2256	48.1%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Coppergate Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2008	459	57	12	82	1	n/a	n/a	17	628
2009	469	69	9	90	1	n/a	n/a	24	662
2010	461	75	14	102	0	n/a	n/a	35	687
2011	475	67	10	130	0	4	26	0	712
2012	424	78	7	124	2	4	33	0	672
2013	400	79	7	106	1	1	24	0	618
2014	387	77	5	95	0	1	25	0	590
2015	363	63	4	85	0	2	19	0	536
2016	339	47	6	68	0	3	26	0	489
2017	338	58	7	61	1	3	29	0	497
2018	353	68	10	59	1	3	29	0	523
2019	352	73	6	74	4	3	33	0	545
2020	303	69	7	102	1	3	28	0	513
2021	279	68	8	82	1	2	23	0	463
2022	317	72	3	91	1	1	26	0	511
2023	366	101	7	97	0	1	37	0	609

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Coppergate Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	628	54.0	11.6	39.6
2009	662	56.5	12.7	45.3
2010	687	51.0	13.4	48.8
2011	712	53.0	13.4	45.1
2012	672	51.0	13.1	51.3
2013	618	52.0	11.8	48.9
2014	590	49.0	12.0	51.9
2015	536	45.0	11.9	49.8
2016	489	39.0	12.5	59.1
2017	497	39.0	12.7	59.4
2018	523	40.0	13.0	61.4
2019	545	44.0	12.3	45.5
2020	513	42.0	12.2	45.6
2021	463	40.0	11.5	43.2
2022	511	43.0	11.8	100
2023	609	47.0	12.9	99.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Coppergate Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	628	54.0	11.6	39.6
2009	662	56.5	12.7	45.3
2010	687	51.0	13.4	48.8
2011	712	53.0	13.4	45.1
2012	672	51.0	13.1	51.3
2013	618	52.0	11.8	48.9
2014	590	49.0	12.0	51.9
2015	536	45.0	11.9	49.8
2016	489	39.0	12.5	59.1
2017	497	39.0	12.7	59.4
2018	523	40.0	13.0	61.4
2019	545	44.0	12.3	45.5
2020	513	42.0	12.2	45.6
2021	463	40.0	11.5	43.2
2022	511	43.0	11.8	100
2023	609	47.0	12.9	99.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Coppergate Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$129 (1.6%)	$7,859 (98.4%)	$7,988
2019	$226 (2.6%)	$8,482 (97.4%)	$8,708
2020	$721 (7.5%)	$8,876 (92.5%)	$9,596
2021	$1,126 (10.6%)	$9,465 (89.4%)	$10,591
2022	$1,419 (12.6%)	$9,831 (87.4%)	$11,251
2023	$1,386 (12.9%)	$9,318 (87.1%)	$10,704

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Coppergate Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 917^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 1104^th of 2240 Elementary schools	7.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Coppergate Elementary School)	68	47	21%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Clay)	68	61	7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Coppergate Elementary School)	70	53	17%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Clay)	71	66	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Coppergate Elementary School)	57	60	3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Clay)	64	62	2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Coppergate Elementary School)	52	72	20%
4th Grade Mathematics (Clay)	69	68	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Coppergate Elementary School)	48	54	6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Clay)	62	62
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Coppergate Elementary School)	56	44	12%
5th Grade Mathematics (Clay)	64	59	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Coppergate Elementary School)	56	62	6%
5th Grade Science (Clay)	63	63
5th Grade Science (Florida)	53	51	2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Coppergate Elementary School)	67	62	5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Clay)	64	64
6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	54	52	2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Coppergate Elementary School)	64	62	2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Clay)	70	72	2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	55	49	6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	545	609	11.7%
African American	73	101	38.4%
American Indian	4	0	100%
Asian	6	7	16.7%
Hispanic	74	97	31.1%
Pacific Islander	3	1	66.7%
White	352	366	4%
Two or More Races	33	37	12.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	45.5%	99.5%	54%

Schools Near Coppergate Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)						FAST Math (2024)						Statewide Science Science (2024)		EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Geometry (2024)	EOC Biology 1 (2024)	EOC Civics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Coppergate Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	3460 Copper Colts Court	Middleburg	32068	Clay County	Clay	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 336-0675	609	47	12.9	99.5%	366 (60.1%)	101 (16.6%)	97 (15.9%)	7 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	37 (6.1%)	47.2	1171^st of 2256 public elementary schools	48.1%		49.6	1104^th of 2240 public elementary schools	50.7%	67	54.0	52.0	46.0	73.0			49.0	44.0	51.0	79.0			41.0						$10,704	$1,386	$9,318
Rideout Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	3065 Apalachicola Blvd	Middleburg	32068	Clay County	Clay	No	No	No	No	(904) 336-2875	502	42	11.9	50.4%	330 (65.7%)	41 (8.2%)	73 (14.5%)	5 (1.0%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.8%)	48 (9.6%)	55.5	957^th of 2256 public elementary schools	57.6%		66.8	697^th of 2240 public elementary schools	68.9%	260	65.0	53.0	48.0	70.0			57.0	60.0	44.0	78.0			49.0						$11,568	$1,213	$10,354
Doctors Inlet Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	2634 County Road 220	Middleburg	32068	Clay County	Clay	No	No	No	No	(904) 336-0975	580	42	13.9	99.5%	355 (61.2%)	75 (12.9%)	112 (19.3%)	10 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	27 (4.7%)	57.3	915^th of 2256 public elementary schools	59.4%		68.7	649^th of 2240 public elementary schools	71.0%	266	46.0	54.0	41.0	67.0			71.0	64.0	43.0	83.0			61.0						$9,836	$867	$8,969
Tynes Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1550 Tynes Blvd	Middleburg	32068	Clay County	Clay	No	No	No	No	(904) 336-3850	1,021	74	13.7	43.1%	641 (62.8%)	134 (13.1%)	134 (13.1%)	23 (2.3%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	85 (8.3%)	65.5	738^th of 2256 public elementary schools	67.3%		63.2	768^th of 2240 public elementary schools	65.7%	30	70.0	45.0	57.0	67.0			79.0	57.0	55.0	79.0			59.0						$9,039	$729	$8,311
Ridgeview Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	421 Jefferson Ave	Orange Park	32065	Clay County	Clay	No	No	No	No	(904) 336-3075	588	50	11.7	100.0%	335 (57.0%)	85 (14.5%)	115 (19.6%)	10 (1.7%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	40 (6.8%)	52.9	1023^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	54.7%		62.5	784^th of 2240 public elementary schools	65.0%	239	58.0	53.0	42.0	55.0			53.0	47.0	60.0	71.0			66.0						$11,545	$1,790	$9,756
Clay Charter Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	1417 Red Apple Rd	Middleburg	32068	Clay County	Clay	Yes	No	No	No	(904) 406-1607	740	43	17.2	3.6%	252 (34.1%)	225 (30.4%)	199 (26.9%)	11 (1.5%)	1 (0.1%)	5 (0.7%)	47 (6.4%)	39.1	1363^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	39.6%		42.8	1260^th of 2240 public elementary schools	43.8%	103	54.0	49.0	38.0	53.0	60.0	46.0	40.0	51.0	60.0	43.0	57.0	53.0	49.0	40.0	83.0	83.0	100.0	91.0	$8,940	$601	$8,340
Middleburg Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	3958 Main St	Middleburg	32068	Clay County	Clay	No	No	No	No	(904) 336-1875	559	38	14.7	100.0%	462 (82.6%)	20 (3.6%)	41 (7.3%)	8 (1.4%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	26 (4.7%)	54.9	974^th of 2256 public elementary schools	56.8%		72.3	577^th of 2240 public elementary schools	74.2%	397	60.0	56.0	47.0	64.0			74.0	59.0	41.0	68.0			41.0						$9,682	$1,253	$8,429
Lake Asbury Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	2901 Sandridge Rd	Green Cove Springs	32043	Clay County	Clay	No	No	No	No	(904) 336-1525	975	66	14.7	38.4%	713 (73.1%)	82 (8.4%)	111 (11.4%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.4%)	62 (6.4%)	72.5	583^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	74.2%		73.3	548^th of 2240 public elementary schools	75.5%	35	62.0	50.0	60.0	71.0			73.0	67.0	61.0	94.0			66.0						$8,750	$1,017	$7,733
Swimming Pen Creek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1630 Woodpecker Ln	Middleburg	32068	Clay County	Clay	No	No	No	No	(904) 336-3475	509	38	13.3	99.4%	319 (62.7%)	51 (10.0%)	75 (14.7%)	5 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	57 (11.2%)	47	1175^th of 2256 public elementary schools	47.9%		48.4	1130^th of 2240 public elementary schools	49.6%	45	59.0	56.0	48.0	55.0			52.0	64.0	36.0	62.0			47.0						$11,723	$959	$10,764
Discovery Oaks Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	950 Oakleaf Plantation Pkwy	Orange Park	32065	Clay County	Clay	No	No	No	No	(904) 336-4275	977	56	17.4	35.5%	333 (34.1%)	359 (36.7%)	146 (14.9%)	39 (4.0%)	4 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	95 (9.7%)	80.2	403^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	82.1%		80.6	394^th of 2240 public elementary schools	82.4%	9	66.0	66.0	64.0	65.0			82.0	75.0	81.0	71.0			73.0						$7,523	$473	$7,052

Frequently Asked Questions about Coppergate Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Coppergate Elementary School?

Students at Coppergate Elementary School are 60% White, 17% African American, 16% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

What district is Coppergate Elementary School in?

Clay

Is Coppergate Elementary School a good school?

Coppergate Elementary School ranks 1171^st of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Coppergate Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Coppergate Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Lake Asbury Junior High School
High : Middleburg High School

How many students attend Coppergate Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 609 students attended Coppergate Elementary School.

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