Cooley Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Waterford, Michigan 48329 · Waterford School District
#539 of 1,581 elementary schools in Michigan
#20258 of 50,301 nationally
About Cooley Elementary School
Cooley Elementary School is a public elementary located in Waterford, in the Waterford School District school district of Michigan, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 377 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 57.0 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 539th of 1,581 ranked elementary schools in Michigan. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (68th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (22th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 377.
There are 16 schools in Waterford; Cooley Elementary School ranks 2nd of 15 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)53%
- Reading proficiency (30%)59%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)50.4%
- Students per teacher (15%)18.0
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 Cooley Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 377
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 50.4%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 18.0
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 59%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 53%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Cooley Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Pierce Middle School
Waterford · Public middle · Grades 6–8
733 students · 1.6 km away
Riverside Elementary School
Waterford · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
291 students · 2.0 km away
Waterford Kettering High School
Waterford · Public high · Grades 7–12
909 students · 2.1 km away
Waterford Mott High School
Waterford · Public high · Grades 9–12
963 students · 2.3 km away
Mason Middle School
Waterford · Public middle · Grades 6–8
731 students · 2.4 km away
Grayson Elementary
Waterford · Public elementary · Grades K–5
437 students · 2.7 km away
Childrens Village School
Pontiac · Public other · Grades K–12
56 students · 3.1 km away
Waterford Montessori Academy
Waterford · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
188 students · 3.1 km away
Waterford Montessori Academy
Waterford · Charter elementary · Grades PK–5
213 students · 3.2 km away
Knudsen Elementary School
Waterford · Public elementary · Grades K–5
278 students · 3.5 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Michigan with a comparable Enrollment.
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377 students
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377 students
Hollywood Elementary School
Stevensville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
377 students
Garfield Elementary School
Port Huron · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
377 students
Brewster Elementary School
Rochester Hills · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
377 students
McAlearSawden Elem School
Bay City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cooley Elementary School a good school?
Cooley Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 57.0 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #539 of 1,581 in Michigan. 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 Cooley Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Cooley Elementary School ranks #539 of 1,581 elementary schools in Michigan and #20258 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Cooley Elementary School?
Cooley Elementary School had 377 students in 2025.
Is Cooley Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Cooley Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Cooley Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Cooley Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.