Coopers Elementary

operses.ncpschools.net

585 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Coopers Elementary School, located in Elm City, North Carolina, is a part of the Nash County Public Schools district. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational education rooted in the district’s broader academic standards. The campus, situated along NC Highway 58, serves as a central hub for elementary-aged children, emphasizing both core curriculum mastery and the social-emotional development necessary for early learners to succeed as they progress toward middle school.

The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that encourages parent and community involvement, which is a hallmark of the Nash County school system. By utilizing the resources and digital infrastructure provided through their official school wires portal, Coopers Elementary keeps families informed about academic expectations, extracurricular opportunities, and school-wide events. Overall, the school aims to cultivate a safe and engaging atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their academic potential while developing the skills needed for future success.

585

Total Students

34.5

Full-Time Teachers

17.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Coopers Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	363
Hispanic	72
Black	125
Asian	4
Two or More	21

White
363 (62.1 %)
Black
125 (21.4 %)
Hispanic
72 (12.3 %)
Two or More
21 (3.6 %)
Asian
4 (0.7 %)

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:	Nash County Public Schools
Phone:	(252)937-9035
Website:	http://operses.ncpschools.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	585
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	588
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 50

Kindergarten 83

Grade 1 105

Grade 2 94

Grade 3 76

Grade 4 87

Grade 5 90