Cooper-Carver Elementary School

Terrell County
455 Greenwave Blvd
Dawson, GA 39842
482 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Cooper-Carver Elementary School, located at 455 Greenwave Blvd in Dawson, Georgia, serves as a primary educational institution within the Terrell County School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that focuses on foundational academic development, character building, and preparing students for the transition to middle school. By serving the local Dawson community, the school plays a vital role in the district’s mission to provide equitable educational opportunities for all students in the area.

As part of the Terrell County School System, Cooper-Carver Elementary emphasizes student engagement and the integration of essential curriculum standards. The school works closely with families and community stakeholders to promote academic growth and holistic development. For those interested in the school’s specific programs, academic calendar, or district policies, further information can be found on their official website at http://www.terrell.k12.ga.us.
482
Total Students
31.9
Full-Time Teachers
15.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
91.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    448 (92.9 %)
  • White
    23 (4.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    5 (1.0 %)
  • Two or More
    5 (1.0 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Terrell County
Phone: (229)995-2843
Website: http://www.terrell.k12.ga.us
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 482
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 31.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 440
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 45
Kindergarten 67
Grade 1 73
Grade 2 83
Grade 3 68
Grade 4 68
Grade 5 78
Gender Ratio