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Cooper Elementary

Summary:

Cooper Elementary is a public elementary school in Spokane, Washington, serving 378 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Spokane School District, which is ranked 123 out of 247 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating.

While Cooper Elementary has a higher percentage of White students (70.37%) compared to nearby schools like Bemiss Elementary (55.73%) and Regal Elementary (55.44%), its academic performance is generally stronger. In 2023-2024, 46.33% of Cooper Elementary students were proficient or better in SBAC English Language Arts, compared to 19.08% at Stevens Elementary, 25.86% at Arlington Elementary, and 33.79% at Frances Scott Elementary. Cooper Elementary also has stronger performance for specific student subgroups, such as female students and low socioeconomic status students, compared to nearby schools.

However, Cooper Elementary's statewide ranking has steadily declined over the years, from 350 out of 1106 Washington elementary schools in 2012-2013 to 631 out of 1168 in 2023-2024. Additionally, while the school has a higher percentage of White students, their performance is lower than the state average, indicating potential racial achievement gaps. Nearby Libby Center, a K-8 school, significantly outperforms Cooper Elementary and the other nearby schools, with over 90% of students proficient or better in ELA and Math. All the nearby schools, including Cooper Elementary, also have high percentages of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 75.93% to 90.91%, suggesting they serve a predominantly low-income student population.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 3200 N Ferrall St
       Spokane, WA  99217-6999

(509) 354-2500

District: Spokane School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
631st of 1,168 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,190 Help


Students who attend Cooper Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Shaw Middle School
High:    Rogers High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.5 Help
Number of students:  396

Racial breakdown:

White:
70.2%
Two or more races:
11.1%
Hispanic:
9.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  77.5% Help


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Compare Details Cooper Elementary ranks worse than 54% of elementary schools in Washington. It also ranks 17th among 36 ranked elementary schools in the Spokane School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 44.2. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (70.2%), two or more races (11.1%), Hispanic (9.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 77.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cooper Elementary is 12.5, which is the 18th best among 36 elementary schools in the Spokane School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cooper Elementary is $18,190. 19 elementary schools in the Spokane School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Cooper Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Cooper Elementary 631st of 1168 Washington public elementary schools. (See Cooper Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Spokane School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Spokane School District 123rd of 247 Washington 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 WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 33.88 719th 1026 29.9%
2005 45.07 599th 1031 41.9%
2006 50.30 543rd 1051 48.3%
2007 58.44 444th 1069 58.5%
2008 66.62 341st 1067 68.0%
2009 66.59 335th 1072 68.8%
2010 51.78 529th 1088 51.4%
2011 52.15 549th 1092 49.7%
2012 56.48 493rd 1097 55.1%
2013 67.33 350th 1106 68.4%
2015 48.24 560th 1067 47.5%
2016 49.90 537th 1053 49.0%
2017 27.44 796th 1056 24.6%
2018 41.11 625th 1054 40.7%
2019 54.84 514th 1130 54.5%
2021 29.28 774th 1107 30.1%
2022 31.79 799th 1169 31.7%
2023 34.99 762nd 1169 34.8%
2024 44.20 631st 1168 46.0%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Cooper Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.51 106th 212 50.0%
2019 48.76 171st 303 43.6%
2021 62.72 42nd 128 67.2%
2022 36.34 170th 252 32.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Cooper Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.77 74th 333 77.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Cooper Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.86 405th 637 36.4%
2019 42.64 287th 566 49.3%
2021 40.82 100th 158 36.7%
2022 36.85 296th 478 38.1%
2023 25.91 253rd 308 17.9%
2024 33.82 241st 339 28.9%
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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 WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.33 420th 835 49.7%
2019 68.21 233rd 979 76.2%
2021 44.38 441st 854 48.4%
2022 50.58 467th 1019 54.2%
2023 47.96 522nd 1013 48.5%
2024 61.94 342nd 1024 66.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Cooper Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.53 647th 1004 35.6%
2019 44.14 636th 1068 40.4%
2021 32.81 655th 1008 35.0%
2022 33.81 739th 1100 32.8%
2023 38.78 658th 1094 39.9%
2024 49.48 529th 1093 51.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Cooper Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.69 551st 999 44.8%
2019 64.23 372nd 1075 65.4%
2021 28.94 713th 1025 30.4%
2022 29.25 801st 1113 28.0%
2023 27.31 819th 1099 25.5%
2024 39.82 655th 1099 40.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Cooper Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 59.19 250th 697 64.1%
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Rank History for White students at Cooper Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.01 620th 833 25.6%
2019 47.40 572nd 1027 44.3%
2021 22.05 774th 943 17.9%
2022 22.62 865th 1031 16.1%
2023 25.36 822nd 1011 18.7%
2024 30.49 743rd 1009 26.4%
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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, 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: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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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 490 15 16 5 21 n/a n/a 0 547
1989 529 17 10 2 19 n/a n/a 0 577
1990 531 9 8 2 23 n/a n/a 0 573
1991 498 12 15 9 19 n/a n/a 0 553
1992 523 23 16 7 22 n/a n/a 0 591
1993 524 20 22 12 11 n/a n/a 0 589
1994 522 25 26 16 18 n/a n/a 0 607
1995 545 16 24 12 15 n/a n/a 0 612
1996 545 16 24 12 15 n/a n/a 0 612
1997 533 20 25 13 17 n/a n/a 0 608
1998 547 19 16 16 16 n/a n/a 0 614
1999 565 13 18 13 14 n/a n/a 0 623
2000 558 12 18 13 16 n/a n/a 0 617
2001 546 14 16 21 23 n/a n/a 0 620
2002 506 17 23 18 29 n/a n/a 0 593
2003 506 17 23 18 29 n/a n/a 0 593
2004 480 16 27 24 23 n/a n/a 0 570
2005 453 12 37 32 15 n/a n/a 4 553
2006 440 13 35 32 20 n/a n/a 11 551
2007 411 11 46 45 11 n/a n/a 35 559
2008 366 16 48 22 12 n/a n/a 41 505
2009 344 14 52 27 18 n/a n/a 49 504
2010 332 9 52 24 20 n/a n/a 50 487
2011 387 12 47 38 24 5 25 0 538
2012 353 14 37 47 18 10 69 0 548
2013 342 15 38 46 20 23 73 0 557
2014 331 15 28 51 12 20 78 0 535
2015 330 20 30 55 12 19 75 0 541
2016 318 21 22 64 6 21 83 0 535
2017 319 18 22 59 3 32 83 0 536
2018 312 21 20 56 5 23 80 0 517
2019 331 16 23 49 1 23 75 0 518
2020 331 8 16 55 4 25 66 0 505
2021 274 7 14 50 3 33 56 0 437
2022 280 10 12 46 5 21 49 0 423
2023 266 9 10 36 2 14 41 0 378
2024 278 13 11 38 2 10 44 0 396

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 547 28.0 19.5 0
1989 577 28.0 20.6 n/a
1990 573 26.0 22.0 0
1991 553 27.0 20.4 n/a
1992 591 27.5 21.4 n/a
1993 589 28.5 20.7 n/a
1994 607 28.0 21.7 n/a
1995 612 28.0 21.9 n/a
1996 612 28.0 21.9 n/a
1997 608 27.5 22.1 n/a
1998 614 27.9 22.0 n/a
1999 623 29.0 21.5 n/a
2000 617 30.5 20.2 n/a
2001 620 30.5 20.3 n/a
2002 593 32.3 18.4 63.7
2003 593 32.3 18.4 63.7
2004 570 31.0 18.4 66.7
2005 553 30.9 17.9 69.2
2006 551 30.8 17.9 68.9
2007 559 31.5 17.7 72.1
2008 505 29.1 17.4 73.3
2009 504 29.1 17.3 80
2010 487 29.0 16.7 84
2011 538 30.5 17.6 66
2012 548 30.0 18.2 76.1
2013 557 33.4 16.6 78.8
2014 535 n/a n/a 78.7
2015 541 36.0 15.0 77.8
2016 535 36.0 14.8 77.9
2017 536 37.1 14.4 76.9
2018 517 37.4 13.8 76.2
2019 518 38.2 13.5 76.3
2020 505 36.2 13.9 75
2021 437 31.1 14.0 71.6
2022 423 35.3 11.9 76.6
2023 378 32.5 11.6 75.9
2024 396 31.5 12.5 77.5

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 547 28.0 19.5 0
1989 577 28.0 20.6 n/a
1990 573 26.0 22.0 0
1991 553 27.0 20.4 n/a
1992 591 27.5 21.4 n/a
1993 589 28.5 20.7 n/a
1994 607 28.0 21.7 n/a
1995 612 28.0 21.9 n/a
1996 612 28.0 21.9 n/a
1997 608 27.5 22.1 n/a
1998 614 27.9 22.0 n/a
1999 623 29.0 21.5 n/a
2000 617 30.5 20.2 n/a
2001 620 30.5 20.3 n/a
2002 593 32.3 18.4 63.7
2003 593 32.3 18.4 63.7
2004 570 31.0 18.4 66.7
2005 553 30.9 17.9 69.2
2006 551 30.8 17.9 68.9
2007 559 31.5 17.7 72.1
2008 505 29.1 17.4 73.3
2009 504 29.1 17.3 80
2010 487 29.0 16.7 84
2011 538 30.5 17.6 66
2012 548 30.0 18.2 76.1
2013 557 33.4 16.6 78.8
2014 535 n/a n/a 78.7
2015 541 36.0 15.0 77.8
2016 535 36.0 14.8 77.9
2017 536 37.1 14.4 76.9
2018 517 37.4 13.8 76.2
2019 518 38.2 13.5 76.3
2020 505 36.2 13.9 75
2021 437 31.1 14.0 71.6
2022 423 35.3 11.9 76.6
2023 378 32.5 11.6 75.9
2024 396 31.5 12.5 77.5

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.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussisMeaslesMumpsRubellaTetanus
201685.7%0.0%1.2%1.2%89.3%88.1%90.5%91.7%92.9%88.1%
201786.1%1.3%1.3%2.5%7.6%91.1%88.6%89.9%89.9%91.1%88.6%
201881.1%0.0%2.7%4.1%10.8%90.5%89.2%87.8%90.5%90.5%89.2%
201988.6%0.0%0.0%5.1%5.1%92.4%89.9%93.7%93.7%94.9%89.9%
202186.3%2.0%0.0%3.9%2.0%90.2%94.1%96.1%94.1%94.1%98.0%98.0%98.0%94.1%
202281.7%5.0%0.0%1.7%5.0%88.3%86.7%93.3%86.7%86.7%90.0%90.0%90.0%86.7%
202391.9%5.4%0.0%2.7%2.7%93.2%96.0%97.3%94.6%96.0%96.0%96.0%96.0%96.0%
202487.1%7.1%0.0%0.0%1.4%88.6%90.0%90.0%88.6%90.0%90.0%90.0%90.0%90.0%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

6th Grade Immunization Rates

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201892.1%0.0%1.6%1.6%4.8%98.4%92.1%98.4%96.8%98.4%92.1%
201985.3%0.0%2.7%0.0%12.0%93.3%90.7%93.3%88.0%93.3%90.7%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Immunization Rates (Entire school)

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201989.5%0.4%1.2%7.5%93.9%93.7%94.1%92.7%93.7%93.7%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health
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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 $1,080 (7.1%) $14,135 (92.9%) $15,214
2020 $1,132 (9.2%) $11,210 (90.8%) $12,342
2021 $839 (4.8%) $16,518 (95.2%) $17,357
2022 $2,278 (12.5%) $15,913 (87.5%) $18,190

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

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 514th of 1130 Elementary schoolsRanks 762nd of 1169 Elementary schools
 19.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Cooper Elementary)54.150
 4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Spokane School District)51.544.2
 7.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washington)56.348.9
 7.4%
3rd Grade Math (Cooper Elementary)69.950
 19.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Spokane School District)54.747.7
 7%
   3rd Grade Math (Washington)5951.6
 7.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Cooper Elementary)45.742.4
 3.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Spokane School District)52.549.1
 3.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.750.1
 7.6%
4th Grade Math (Cooper Elementary)51.440.3
 11.1%
   4th Grade Math (Spokane School District)50.846.4
 4.5%
   4th Grade Math (Washington)54.949.4
 5.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Cooper Elementary)59.538.7
 20.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Spokane School District)56.950.4
 6.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)61.353.8
 7.6%
5th Grade Math (Cooper Elementary)46.824.2
 22.7%
   5th Grade Math (Spokane School District)45.737.5
 8.2%
   5th Grade Math (Washington)49.142
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Cooper Elementary)55.740.3
 15.4%
   5th Grade Science (Spokane School District)51.350.1
 1.2%
   5th Grade Science (Washington)54.152.3
 1.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Cooper Elementary)66.244.8
 21.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Spokane School District)59.147.3
 11.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.846
 11.8%
6th Grade Math (Cooper Elementary)59.539.7
 19.8%
   6th Grade Math (Spokane School District)47.834.4
 13.4%
   6th Grade Math (Washington)47.735.9
 11.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Cooper Elementary)56.643.8
 12.8%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Spokane School District)57.449.6
 7.8%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (Cooper Elementary)56.838.3
 18.4%
   All Grades Math (Spokane School District)46.637.6
 9%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Cooper Elementary)55.740.3
 15.4%
   All Grades Science (Spokane School District)51.944.7
 7.1%
   All Grades Science (Washington)52.748.8
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students518378
 27%
African American169
 43.8%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian2310
 56.5%
Hispanic4936
 26.5%
Pacific Islander2314
 39.1%
White331266
 19.6%
Two or More Races7541
 45.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients76.3%75.9%
 0.3%

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In the 2023-24 school year, 396 students attended Cooper Elementary.

Students at Cooper Elementary are 70% White, 11% Two or more races, 10% Hispanic, 3% African American, 3% Asian, 3% Pacific Islander.

Students who attend Cooper Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Shaw Middle School
High : Rogers High School

Cooper Elementary ranks 631st of 1168 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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