Cople Elementary

(804)472-2081

cople.wmlcps.org/

381 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Cople Elementary School, located in Hague, Virginia, serves as a primary educational institution within the Westmoreland County Public Schools district. Situated in the rural Northern Neck region, the school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that promotes both academic excellence and personal growth for its students. By emphasizing foundational literacy and numeracy skills, the school aims to prepare young learners for future success within the district’s K-12 trajectory.

The school’s official website highlights its integration into the broader community, providing resources and updates for families to stay involved in their children's education. As a small-town school, Cople Elementary focuses on building strong relationships between staff, students, and parents, ensuring a safe and inclusive atmosphere. Through various educational programs and a focus on character development, Cople Elementary strives to serve as the cornerstone of early education for the children of Hague and the surrounding Westmoreland County area.

381

Total Students

27.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

95.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cople Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	85
Hispanic	60
Black	198
Asian	1
Two or More	37

Black
198 (52.0 %)
White
85 (22.3 %)
Hispanic
60 (15.7 %)
Two or More
37 (9.7 %)
Asian
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Westmoreland County Public Schools
Phone:	(804)472-2081
Website:	http://cople.wmlcps.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	381
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	365
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 42

Kindergarten 65

Grade 1 61

Grade 2 50

Grade 3 50

Grade 4 55

Grade 5 58