D.G. COOLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

D.G. Cooley Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Clarke County Public Schools school district, located in Berryville, VA with about 546 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 34 teachers, D.G. Cooley Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

D.G. Cooley Elementary School, located in Berryville, Virginia, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Clarke County Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the early stages of their education. By emphasizing both academic rigor and social-emotional development, the school strives to prepare its young learners for success in their future schooling years while maintaining strong connections with the local Berryville community.

Beyond the standard curriculum, D.G. Cooley Elementary places a high value on creating a collaborative partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding neighborhood. The school’s environment is characterized by a commitment to inclusivity and student-centered instruction, utilizing various resources and extracurricular opportunities to cater to diverse learning styles. As a key fixture of the Clarke County area, the school remains focused on cultivating a sense of curiosity, responsibility, and lifelong learning in all its students.

For more information, contact D.G. Cooley Elementary at (540) 955-6120 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.