Cooper Elementary

Summary:

Cooper Elementary is a public elementary school located in Garland, Texas, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 394. The school is part of the Garland Independent School District, which is ranked 535 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Cooper Elementary's academic performance, as measured by STAAR test scores, is generally lower than the district and state averages across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the percentage of students proficient or better in STAAR Reading for 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades at Cooper Elementary was 33.33%, 22.73%, and 49.23%, respectively, compared to the district averages of 49.39%, 52.52%, and 55.97%, and the state averages of 48.85%, 50.66%, and 53.96%. The school's performance also varies significantly across different student subgroups, with stronger rankings for English Language Learner (ELL) and Special Education students compared to other subgroups.

Cooper Elementary has a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 89.59% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year. This is significantly higher than the district and state averages, which may contribute to the school's academic challenges. Interestingly, nearby schools like Weaver Elementary and Shorehaven Elementary, which serve similar student populations, have higher academic performance and higher statewide rankings, suggesting that there may be effective practices or strategies in place at these schools that could be replicated at Cooper Elementary to improve student outcomes.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1200 Kingsbridge Dr
       Garland, TX  75040-3340


(972) 675-3010

District: Garland Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
3580th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,063 Help


Students who attend Cooper Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Austin Academy For Excell
    B G Hudson Middle
    Bussey Middle
    Classical Center At Brandenburg Middle
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High:    Garland High School
    Lakeview Centennial High School
    N Garland High School
    Naaman Forest High School
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Student/teacher ratio:  12.8 Help
Number of students:  382

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
64.7%
White:
12.6%
African American:
11.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  89.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Cooper Elementary ranks worse than 76.6% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 40th among 47 ranked elementary schools in the Garland Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 27.67. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (64.7%), White (12.6%), African American (11.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 89.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cooper Elementary is 12.8, which is the 6th best among 47 elementary schools in the Garland Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cooper Elementary is $11,063, which is the 16th highest among 47 elementary schools in the Garland Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Cooper Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Cooper Elementary 3580th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Cooper Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


English Language Learner students:
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Garland Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Garland Independent School District (Isd) 535th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Cooper Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Cooper Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 56.81 1650th 3465 52.4%
2005 60.06 1524th 3475 56.1%
2006 55.30 1767th 3476 49.2%
2007 66.05 1295th 3724 65.2%
2008 63.00 1472nd 3768 60.9%
2009 73.34 874th 3884 77.5%
2010 69.26 1169th 3937 70.3%
2011 69.90 1190th 4095 70.9%
2012 73.87 939th 4206 77.7%
2013 67.80 1291st 4221 69.4%
2014 56.72 1943rd 4260 54.4%
2015 47.04 2488th 4320 42.4%
2016 50.92 2260th 4286 47.3%
2017 49.60 1988th 4329 54.1%
2018 47.38 2116th 4359 51.5%
2019 38.07 2812th 4479 37.2%
2021 32.79 2992nd 4578 34.6%
2022 39.63 2758th 4581 39.8%
2023 39.76 2814th 4647 39.4%
2024 27.67 3580th 4675 23.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Cooper Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.81 328th 3226 89.8%
2019 73.35 509th 3333 84.7%
2021 47.60 1610th 3446 53.3%
2022 60.22 1086th 3487 68.9%
2023 53.91 1463rd 3556 58.9%
2024 33.23 2594th 3638 28.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Cooper Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.03 2016th 3558 43.3%
2019 40.72 1998th 3684 45.8%
2021 70.49 547th 3799 85.6%
2022 49.90 1579th 3952 60.0%
2023 51.23 1566th 4086 61.7%
2024 16.71 4006th 4261 6.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Cooper Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.75 1520th 4264 64.4%
2019 50.92 2003rd 4309 53.5%
2021 36.98 2927th 4451 34.2%
2022 50.66 2105th 4477 53.0%
2023 48.63 2268th 4521 49.8%
2024 34.08 3299th 4560 27.7%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Cooper Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.47 2083rd 4306 51.6%
2019 38.02 2808th 4348 35.4%
2021 35.95 2812th 4499 37.5%
2022 38.81 2842nd 4561 37.7%
2023 34.14 3155th 4588 31.2%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Cooper Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 75.98 311th 3184 90.2%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Cooper Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.36 598th 4240 85.9%
2019 68.54 865th 4295 79.9%
2021 51.24 1747th 4331 59.7%
2022 68.09 934th 4461 79.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Cooper Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.74 2167th 4319 49.8%
2019 38.98 2727th 4357 37.4%
2021 31.32 3089th 4498 31.3%
2022 40.89 2687th 4563 41.1%
2023 45.03 2453rd 4585 46.5%
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Rank History for Asian students at Cooper Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.79 750th 1005 25.4%
2019 41.54 700th 1009 30.6%
2021 29.01 750th 967 22.4%
2022 13.26 896th 957 6.4%
2024 28.83 854th 1035 17.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Cooper Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.75 1802nd 2483 27.4%
2019 29.73 1979th 2515 21.3%
2021 26.30 2012th 2444 17.7%
2022 45.81 1243rd 2421 48.7%
2023 48.53 1119th 2443 54.2%
2024 21.08 2156th 2421 10.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Cooper Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.22 1752nd 4168 58.0%
2019 43.91 2381st 4188 43.1%
2021 27.96 3375th 4329 22.0%
2022 46.21 2356th 4376 46.2%
2023 42.90 2569th 4401 41.6%
2024 28.89 3458th 4431 22.0%
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Rank History for White students at Cooper Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.74 2534th 3127 19.0%
2019 16.21 2902nd 3142 7.6%
2021 38.40 2009th 3082 34.8%
2022 25.90 2544th 3082 17.5%
2023 30.36 2393rd 3106 23.0%
2024 17.30 2798th 3078 9.1%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, 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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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Cooper Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 525 27 6 35 2 n/a n/a 0 595
1989 539 36 32 44 2 n/a n/a 0 653
1990 540 37 49 39 1 n/a n/a 0 666
1991 543 43 45 42 0 n/a n/a 0 673
1992 503 54 66 25 0 n/a n/a 0 648
1993 516 53 72 28 0 n/a n/a 0 669
1994 488 53 75 23 0 n/a n/a 0 639
1995 435 58 99 25 2 n/a n/a 0 619
1996 435 58 99 25 2 n/a n/a 0 619
1997 436 50 121 26 1 n/a n/a 0 634
1998 436 49 112 27 3 n/a n/a 0 627
1999 405 48 106 62 3 n/a n/a 0 624
2000 381 49 113 98 1 n/a n/a 0 642
2001 339 43 109 128 6 n/a n/a 0 625
2002 283 36 101 225 2 n/a n/a 0 647
2003 283 36 101 225 2 n/a n/a 0 647
2004 258 62 118 284 6 n/a n/a 0 728
2005 250 67 128 340 9 n/a n/a 0 794
2006 209 59 96 331 8 n/a n/a 0 703
2007 182 43 87 324 2 n/a n/a 0 638
2008 169 49 86 325 1 n/a n/a 0 630
2009 163 50 81 346 1 n/a n/a 0 641
2010 144 47 84 345 1 n/a n/a 0 621
2011 121 54 84 378 8 0 15 0 660
2012 114 50 81 360 5 0 9 0 619
2013 119 43 76 348 5 0 11 0 602
2014 103 50 82 356 4 1 10 0 606
2015 115 61 78 341 8 1 9 0 613
2016 119 59 77 347 28 0 13 0 643
2017 100 78 68 308 26 1 12 0 593
2018 81 68 64 334 22 1 11 0 581
2019 80 62 55 311 19 1 15 0 543
2020 73 59 46 302 18 0 9 0 507
2021 66 51 43 259 17 1 10 0 447
2022 55 48 34 281 2 1 12 0 433
2023 42 54 23 264 3 1 7 0 394
2024 48 45 29 247 2 0 11 0 382

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 Cooper Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 595 28.0 21.2 n/a
1989 653 n/a n/a n/a
1990 666 31.0 21.4 n/a
1991 673 31.3 21.5 n/a
1992 648 32.4 20.0 5.2
1993 669 33.0 20.3 10.9
1994 639 33.0 19.4 7
1995 619 35.1 17.6 11.1
1996 619 35.1 17.6 11.1
1997 634 34.1 18.6 12.6
1998 627 35.0 17.9 12.1
1999 624 36.3 17.2 21.3
2000 642 38.7 16.6 24.6
2001 625 38.5 16.2 26.7
2002 647 39.4 16.4 40.5
2003 647 39.4 16.4 40.5
2004 728 41.4 17.6 39.8
2005 794 45.1 17.6 44.2
2006 703 43.5 16.2 49.2
2007 638 41.1 15.5 51.3
2008 630 41.1 15.3 54.6
2009 641 40.7 15.7 61.2
2010 621 37.9 16.3 65.9
2011 660 39.9 16.5 70.8
2012 619 38.0 16.2 74.5
2013 602 38.1 15.7 72.3
2014 606 37.5 16.1 72.6
2015 613 39.0 15.7 71.9
2016 643 39.0 16.4 81.2
2017 593 37.7 15.7 74.4
2018 581 37.0 15.6 75.6
2019 543 35.7 15.2 78.6
2020 507 35.3 14.3 81.1
2021 447 34.3 13.0 87.5
2022 433 29.9 14.4 91.5
2023 394 28.0 14.0 89.6
2024 382 29.8 12.8 89.5

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 Cooper Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 595 28.0 21.2 n/a
1989 653 n/a n/a n/a
1990 666 31.0 21.4 n/a
1991 673 31.3 21.5 n/a
1992 648 32.4 20.0 5.2
1993 669 33.0 20.3 10.9
1994 639 33.0 19.4 7
1995 619 35.1 17.6 11.1
1996 619 35.1 17.6 11.1
1997 634 34.1 18.6 12.6
1998 627 35.0 17.9 12.1
1999 624 36.3 17.2 21.3
2000 642 38.7 16.6 24.6
2001 625 38.5 16.2 26.7
2002 647 39.4 16.4 40.5
2003 647 39.4 16.4 40.5
2004 728 41.4 17.6 39.8
2005 794 45.1 17.6 44.2
2006 703 43.5 16.2 49.2
2007 638 41.1 15.5 51.3
2008 630 41.1 15.3 54.6
2009 641 40.7 15.7 61.2
2010 621 37.9 16.3 65.9
2011 660 39.9 16.5 70.8
2012 619 38.0 16.2 74.5
2013 602 38.1 15.7 72.3
2014 606 37.5 16.1 72.6
2015 613 39.0 15.7 71.9
2016 643 39.0 16.4 81.2
2017 593 37.7 15.7 74.4
2018 581 37.0 15.6 75.6
2019 543 35.7 15.2 78.6
2020 507 35.3 14.3 81.1
2021 447 34.3 13.0 87.5
2022 433 29.9 14.4 91.5
2023 394 28.0 14.0 89.6
2024 382 29.8 12.8 89.5

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Cooper Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,341 (14.3%) $8,035 (85.7%) $9,377
2020 $1,407 (14.7%) $8,188 (85.3%) $9,594
2021 $1,694 (15.3%) $9,369 (84.7%) $11,063

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Cooper Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2812th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 2814th of 4647 Elementary schools
 2.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Cooper Elementary)3831
 7%
   3rd Grade Reading (Garland Independent School District (Isd))4754
 7%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Cooper Elementary)3527
 8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Garland Independent School District (Isd))5246
 6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Cooper Elementary)2848
 20%
   3rd Grade Reading (Garland Independent School District (Isd))4631
 15%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)3926
 13%
4th Grade Reading (Cooper Elementary)4752
 5%
   4th Grade Reading (Garland Independent School District (Isd))4550
 5%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Cooper Elementary)3954
 15%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Garland Independent School District (Isd))4648
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
4th Grade Reading (Cooper Elementary)314
 11%
   4th Grade Reading (Garland Independent School District (Isd))2935
 6%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)2931
 2%
5th Grade Reading (Cooper Elementary)4752
 5%
   5th Grade Reading (Garland Independent School District (Isd))5558
 3%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Cooper Elementary)3642
 6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Garland Independent School District (Isd))5851
 7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Cooper Elementary)452
 43%
   5th Grade Science (Garland Independent School District (Isd))4928
 21%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%
5th Grade Reading (Cooper Elementary)377
 30%
   5th Grade Reading (Garland Independent School District (Isd))5739
 18%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5333
 20%
5th Grade Science (Cooper Elementary)110
 11%
   5th Grade Science (Garland Independent School District (Isd))199
 10%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)189
 9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students543394
 27.4%
African American6254
 12.9%
American Indian193
 84.2%
Asian5523
 58.2%
Hispanic311264
 15.1%
Pacific Islander11
White8042
 47.5%
Two or More Races157
 53.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients78.6%89.6%
 11%


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Cooper Elementary ranks in the bottom 23.4% of Texas elementary schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 382 students attended Cooper Elementary.

Students at Cooper Elementary are 65% Hispanic, 13% White, 12% African American, 8% Asian, 3% Two or more races.


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