COOPER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Cooper Elementary School is a public elementary school that is part of the Plainwell Community Schools school district, located in KALAMAZOO, MI with about 283 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 15 teachers, Cooper Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Cooper Elementary School is a public primary educational institution located at 7559 North 14th St in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Serving as a part of the Plainwell Community Schools district, the school focuses on providing foundational academic instruction within a supportive, community-oriented environment. Its location serves the local student population in the Kalamazoo area, emphasizing core curriculum standards while fostering student growth through extracurricular engagement and personalized learning initiatives.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Plainwell Community Schools, which strives to inspire students to reach their full potential through high-quality instruction and a collaborative culture. Parents and community members can access resources, school calendars, and information regarding faculty and administrative programs through the district’s official website at http://www.plainwellschools.org. By prioritizing both academic excellence and character development, Cooper Elementary aims to prepare its students for successful transitions into the district's middle and high school programs.

For more information, contact Cooper Elementary School at (269) 349-2674 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

7559 NORTH 14TH ST
KALAMAZOO, MI 49009-6390
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COOPER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in KALAMAZOO, MI with about 283 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Michigan

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
283
Teachers:
15.1
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 283 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending COOPER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 92% of the student body.

White
91.9%
Hispanic/Latino
4.2%
Two or more races
2.1%
Black or African American
1.1%
Asian
0.7%

Female
49.8%
Male
50.2%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.