Paul B Cooper Elem
#558 of 686 elementary schools in Kansas
#39353 of 50,301 nationally
About Paul B Cooper Elem
Paul B Cooper Elem is a public elementary located in Wichita, in the Derby school district of Kansas, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 278 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 28.8 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 558th of 686 ranked elementary schools in Kansas. Its strongest component is students per teacher (87th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (8th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 278.
There are 91 schools in Wichita; Paul B Cooper Elem ranks 29th of 90 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)32%
- Reading proficiency (30%)22%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)83.5%
- Students per teacher (15%)10.7
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Paul B Cooper Elem by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 278
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 83.5%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 10.7
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 22%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 32%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Paul B Cooper Elem
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Oaklawn Elem
Wichita · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
250 students · 923 m away
White Elem
Wichita · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
414 students · 1.3 km away
Wells Alternative Middle School
Wichita · Public middle · Grades 6–8
36 students · 3.1 km away
Anderson Elem
Wichita · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
477 students · 3.8 km away
Colvin Elem
Wichita · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
571 students · 3.9 km away
Sowers Alternative High School
Wichita · Public high · Grades 9–12
60 students · 4.0 km away
Enterprise Elem
Wichita · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
424 students · 4.5 km away
Stone Creek Elementary
Derby · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
451 students · 4.7 km away
South High
Wichita · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,662 students · 4.8 km away
Derby Hills Elem
Derby · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
410 students · 5.2 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Kansas with a comparable Enrollment.
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278 students
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278 students
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Towanda · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
278 students
Faris Elementary
Hutchinson · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
279 students
Tomahawk Elem
Overland Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
277 students
Eisenhower Elem
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277 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Paul B Cooper Elem a good school?
Paul B Cooper Elem has a Success Index (US) of 28.8 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #558 of 686 in Kansas. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Paul B Cooper Elem rank in Kansas?
Paul B Cooper Elem ranks #558 of 686 elementary schools in Kansas and #39353 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Paul B Cooper Elem?
Paul B Cooper Elem had 278 students in 2025.
Is Paul B Cooper Elem a elementary school or a high school?
Paul B Cooper Elem is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Paul B Cooper Elem?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Paul B Cooper Elem; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.