Cooper Elementary School

2420 14th Avenue North
Fort Dodge, IA 50501

www.fdschools.org/schools/cooper-elementary/

252 Students

Elementary School 1st - 5th

School Overview

Cooper Elementary School, located in Fort Dodge, Iowa, is a public elementary institution within the Fort Dodge Community School District. Dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment, the school serves students in the early stages of their academic journey, emphasizing foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional development. The school prides itself on maintaining a close-knit community atmosphere where faculty and staff strive to meet the diverse needs of their student body.

Beyond core academics, Cooper Elementary is committed to building character and encouraging active student participation. By integrating modern educational practices with a focus on student well-being, the school prepares its learners for long-term success as they transition to middle school. For families and community members, the school serves as a central hub for academic engagement, offering resources and updates through their district-linked website to ensure transparent communication regarding school activities and curriculum standards.

252

Total Students

21.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

40.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cooper Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	188
Hispanic	28
Black	12
Asian	1
Two or More	22
Pacific Islander	1

White
188 (74.6 %)
Hispanic
28 (11.1 %)
Two or More
22 (8.7 %)
Black
12 (4.8 %)
Asian
1 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.4 %)

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:	Fort Dodge Comm School District
Phone:	(515)574-5602
Website:	http://www.fdschools.org/schools/cooper-elementary/
Grade Range:	1st - 5th
Total Students:	252
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	88
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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

Grade 1 46

Grade 2 56

Grade 3 51

Grade 4 57

Grade 5 42