W.T. COOKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

W.T. Cooke Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Virginia Beach City Public Schools school district, located in Virginia Beach, VA with about 533 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 35 teachers, W.T. Cooke Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.

W.T. Cooke Elementary School, located at 1501 Mediterranean Avenue in Virginia Beach, serves as a prominent neighborhood school within the Virginia Beach City Public Schools district. Situated in the North End area of the city, the school benefits from a close-knit community atmosphere and is positioned in proximity to the Atlantic Ocean. It generally serves students from the surrounding residential areas, providing a foundational educational environment characterized by a commitment to academic growth and social development.

The school is well-regarded for its focus on creating a supportive learning climate that emphasizes both core curriculum standards and the development of the "whole child." Like many schools in the district, W.T. Cooke utilizes a variety of instructional strategies to meet diverse student needs, often incorporating technology and collaborative activities into the daily routine. With a dedicated staff and an active parent-teacher community, the school strives to foster strong home-school partnerships, ensuring that students have the resources and encouragement necessary to succeed as they transition through their primary education years.

For more information, contact W.T. Cooke Elementary at (757) 648-2320 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.