Leroy Gordon Cooper Elementary School

Summary:

Leroy Gordon Cooper Elementary School is a public elementary school in Keyport, New Jersey, serving students from kindergarten to 5th grade as part of the Old Bridge Township School District. The school has a diverse student population, with a higher percentage of Asian and Hispanic students compared to nearby schools, but lower academic performance and higher chronic absenteeism rates.

Leroy Gordon Cooper Elementary School's academic performance, as measured by NJSLA test scores, is generally lower than the district and state averages across all grade levels and subjects. For example, in 2022-2023, the school's 3rd-grade proficiency rates in English Language Arts (38.3%) and Mathematics (38.3%) were significantly lower than the Old Bridge Township School District (52.8% and 55.5%, respectively) and state (42% and 45.9%, respectively) averages. The school's 5th-grade proficiency rates in Science (20%) were also lower than the district (30.1%) and state (26.8%) averages. Additionally, Leroy Gordon Cooper Elementary School has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 1.8% in 2018-2019 to 13.1% in 2021-2022, which is higher than the district and state averages.

Interestingly, the school's performance for specific student subgroups varies significantly. While the school's Hispanic students have performed relatively well, ranking 308 out of 953 New Jersey elementary schools in 2021-2022, the school's White students have performed poorly, ranking 781 out of 975 New Jersey elementary schools in 2022-2023. When compared to nearby schools, such as Memorial Elementary School, which is also part of the Old Bridge Township School District, Leroy Gordon Cooper Elementary School's academic performance and chronic absenteeism rates are generally lower.


Detail:

Public K-5

 160 Birchwood Drive
       Keyport, NJ  07735-6123


(732) 290-3881

District: Old Bridge Township School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
848th of 1,342 New Jersey Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,805 Help


Students who attend Leroy Gordon Cooper Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Carl Sandburg Middle School
High:    Old Bridge High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.2 Help
Number of students:  196

Racial breakdown:

White:
46.9%
Hispanic:
20.4%
Asian:
19.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  43.4% Help


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Compare Details Leroy Gordon Cooper Elementary School ranks worse than 63.2% of elementary schools in New Jersey. It also ranks last among 11 ranked elementary schools in the Old Bridge Township School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 36.72. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a 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
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Compare Details Student population at Leroy Gordon Cooper Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (46.9%), Hispanic (20.4%), Asian (19.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 43.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Old Bridge Township School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Leroy Gordon Cooper Elementary School is 12.2. 7 elementary schools in the Old Bridge Township School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Leroy Gordon Cooper Elementary School employs 16 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Leroy Gordon Cooper Elementary School is $12,805. 7 elementary schools in the Old Bridge Township School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Leroy Gordon Cooper Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Leroy Gordon Cooper Elementary School 848th of 1342 New Jersey public elementary schools. (See Leroy Gordon Cooper Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Old Bridge Township School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Old Bridge Township School District 237th of 615 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Leroy Gordon Cooper Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Leroy Gordon Cooper Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 79.53 233rd 1204 80.6%
2004 52.68 776th 1298 40.2%
2005 62.92 623rd 1303 52.2%
2006 70.45 451st 1314 65.7%
2007 64.01 621st 1329 53.3%
2008 71.19 433rd 1338 67.6%
2009 55.86 725th 1346 46.1%
2010 68.48 488th 1354 64.0%
2011 58.60 710th 1360 47.8%
2012 60.94 659th 1363 51.7%
2013 54.77 747th 1367 45.4%
2014 54.20 753rd 1363 44.8%
2015 51.43 700th 1357 48.4%
2016 54.74 649th 1346 51.8%
2017 54.93 660th 1352 51.2%
2018 66.69 494th 1353 63.5%
2019 71.19 428th 1360 68.5%
2021 32.63 829th 1317 37.1%
2022 33.45 898th 1345 33.2%
2023 36.72 848th 1342 36.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Leroy Gordon Cooper Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 24.20 698th 949 26.4%
2023 24.75 699th 958 27.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Leroy Gordon Cooper Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.22 38th 942 96.0%
2019 90.51 45th 948 95.3%
2021 63.35 192nd 839 77.1%
2022 66.07 213th 863 75.3%
2023 49.41 404th 910 55.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Leroy Gordon Cooper Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.71 403rd 1333 69.8%
2019 72.15 384th 1331 71.1%
2021 35.31 800th 1290 38.0%
2022 32.06 885th 1326 33.3%
2023 41.39 755th 1318 42.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Leroy Gordon Cooper Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.32 596th 1334 55.3%
2019 66.35 469th 1335 64.9%
2021 32.25 820th 1297 36.8%
2022 33.72 863rd 1324 34.8%
2023 37.38 809th 1315 38.5%
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Rank History for Asian students at Leroy Gordon Cooper Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 4.62 330th 339 2.7%
2023 0.05 327th 346 5.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Leroy Gordon Cooper Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.49 99th 870 88.6%
2022 60.66 308th 953 67.7%
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Rank History for White students at Leroy Gordon Cooper Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.24 440th 1022 56.9%
2019 67.35 321st 1023 68.6%
2021 33.36 683rd 964 29.1%
2022 24.78 780th 976 20.1%
2023 23.50 781st 975 19.9%
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Data source: test scores: New Jersey Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Reviews:
by a parent
Friday, July 2, 2021

Open Quote This school is the best. I am only here a couple of years and they are like second home to my family. teachers work really hard to give students great education and the principal and Secretary are very helpful. The PTA is very good and they believe is giving back a lot. The technology is tops and provide every kid one laptop. Never leaving Cliffwood Beach. Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, July 10, 2019

Open Quote horrible school and staff.If you want your kid to be bullied and harassed this is the school.Many complaints filed and superintendent is useless too. STAY AWAY IF YOU LOVE YOU CHILD.... Close Quote



Enrollment information for Leroy Gordon Cooper Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 138 2 8 6 0 n/a n/a 0 154
1989 192 7 8 5 0 n/a n/a 0 212
1990 196 4 7 1 0 n/a n/a 0 208
1991 211 6 11 6 0 n/a n/a 0 234
1992 226 9 23 7 0 n/a n/a 0 265
1993 240 3 16 6 2 n/a n/a 0 267
1994 247 6 18 4 0 n/a n/a 0 275
1995 255 12 18 5 0 n/a n/a 0 290
1996 255 12 18 5 0 n/a n/a 0 290
1998 259 15 14 7 0 n/a n/a 0 295
1999 242 14 13 8 0 n/a n/a 0 277
2000 244 13 12 10 0 n/a n/a 0 279
2001 223 13 10 12 0 n/a n/a 0 258
2002 203 14 14 12 0 n/a n/a 0 243
2003 203 14 14 12 0 n/a n/a 0 243
2004 198 19 10 14 0 n/a n/a 0 241
2005 186 11 14 21 0 n/a n/a 0 232
2006 148 9 9 20 0 n/a n/a 0 186
2007 129 11 17 23 0 n/a n/a 0 180
2008 111 7 13 27 0 n/a n/a 0 158
2009 106 9 10 23 0 0 0 0 148
2010 128 14 13 24 0 0 0 0 179
2011 149 33 56 33 1 0 0 0 272
2012 151 27 47 37 0 0 0 0 262
2013 149 27 39 44 0 0 1 0 260
2014 143 25 45 34 0 0 2 0 249
2015 140 22 35 40 0 0 2 0 239
2016 136 23 32 42 0 0 3 0 236
2017 122 29 40 43 0 0 9 0 243
2018 110 26 42 45 0 0 11 0 234
2019 91 29 39 37 1 0 8 0 205
2020 87 26 35 39 2 0 7 0 196
2021 84 26 46 34 2 0 4 0 196
2022 88 19 35 35 3 0 3 0 183
2023 92 17 38 40 2 0 7 0 196

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 Leroy Gordon Cooper Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 154 11.0 14.0 n/a
1989 212 14.0 15.1 n/a
1990 208 13.0 16.0 n/a
1991 234 14.0 16.7 2.6
1992 265 14.0 18.9 3.4
1993 267 14.0 19.1 3.4
1994 275 15.0 18.3 6.9
1995 290 17.0 17.1 7.6
1996 290 17.0 17.1 7.6
1998 295 15.5 19.0 7.1
1999 277 16.0 17.3 5.4
2000 279 16.0 17.4 10
2001 258 16.3 15.8 12.4
2002 243 13.5 18.0 12.3
2003 243 13.5 18.0 12.3
2004 241 13.0 18.5 17.8
2005 232 13.0 17.8 n/a
2006 186 11.0 16.9 15.1
2007 180 13.0 13.8 21.7
2008 158 7.0 22.6 16.5
2009 148 7.1 18.5 14.9
2010 179 9.0 19.8 14.5
2011 272 14.0 19.4 31.3
2012 262 14.9 17.5 38.9
2013 260 13.5 19.2 42.7
2014 249 14.5 17.1 42.6
2015 239 18.0 13.2 40.6
2016 236 17.0 13.8 40.3
2017 243 18.0 13.5 44
2018 234 19.0 12.3 41
2019 205 18.5 11.0 42
2020 196 17.2 11.3 42.3
2021 196 17.7 11.0 37.8
2022 183 17.0 10.7 32.8
2023 196 16.0 12.2 43.4

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 Leroy Gordon Cooper Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 154 11.0 14.0 n/a
1989 212 14.0 15.1 n/a
1990 208 13.0 16.0 n/a
1991 234 14.0 16.7 2.6
1992 265 14.0 18.9 3.4
1993 267 14.0 19.1 3.4
1994 275 15.0 18.3 6.9
1995 290 17.0 17.1 7.6
1996 290 17.0 17.1 7.6
1998 295 15.5 19.0 7.1
1999 277 16.0 17.3 5.4
2000 279 16.0 17.4 10
2001 258 16.3 15.8 12.4
2002 243 13.5 18.0 12.3
2003 243 13.5 18.0 12.3
2004 241 13.0 18.5 17.8
2005 232 13.0 17.8 n/a
2006 186 11.0 16.9 15.1
2007 180 13.0 13.8 21.7
2008 158 7.0 22.6 16.5
2009 148 7.1 18.5 14.9
2010 179 9.0 19.8 14.5
2011 272 14.0 19.4 31.3
2012 262 14.9 17.5 38.9
2013 260 13.5 19.2 42.7
2014 249 14.5 17.1 42.6
2015 239 18.0 13.2 40.6
2016 236 17.0 13.8 40.3
2017 243 18.0 13.5 44
2018 234 19.0 12.3 41
2019 205 18.5 11.0 42
2020 196 17.2 11.3 42.3
2021 196 17.7 11.0 37.8
2022 183 17.0 10.7 32.8
2023 196 16.0 12.2 43.4

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Leroy Gordon Cooper Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,097 (8.6%) $11,708 (91.4%) $12,805

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Leroy Gordon Cooper Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 428th of 1360 Elementary schoolsRanks 848th of 1342 Elementary schools
 31.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Leroy Gordon Cooper Elementary School)64.938.3
 26.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Old Bridge Township School District)63.752.8
 10.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)50.242
 8.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Leroy Gordon Cooper Elementary School)73.738.3
 35.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Old Bridge Township School District)71.355.5
 15.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)55.145.9
 9.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Leroy Gordon Cooper Elementary School)76.336.8
 39.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Old Bridge Township School District)70.764.3
 6.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.451.3
 6.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Leroy Gordon Cooper Elementary School)57.936.8
 21.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Old Bridge Township School District)59.453.1
 6.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)5144.3
 6.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Leroy Gordon Cooper Elementary School)63.945.9
 18%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Old Bridge Township School District)71.169.7
 1.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.953.2
 4.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Leroy Gordon Cooper Elementary School)55.534.2
 21.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Old Bridge Township School District)58.655.9
 2.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)46.840.1
 6.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students205196
 4.4%
African American2917
 41.4%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian3938
 2.6%
Hispanic3740
 8.1%
Pacific Islander00
White9192
 1.1%
Two or More Races87
 12.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients42%43.4%
 1.4%


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Students who attend Leroy Gordon Cooper Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Carl Sandburg Middle School
High : Old Bridge High School

Leroy Gordon Cooper Elementary School ranks 848th of 1342 New Jersey elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Leroy Gordon Cooper Elementary School are 47% White, 20% Hispanic, 19% Asian, 9% African American, 4% Two or more races, 1% American Indian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 196 students attended Leroy Gordon Cooper Elementary School.


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