Cooper Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Kalamazoo, Michigan 49009 · Plainwell Community Schools
#226 of 1,581 elementary schools in Michigan
#9769 of 50,301 nationally
About Cooper Elementary School
Cooper Elementary School is a public elementary located in Kalamazoo, in the Plainwell Community Schools school district of Michigan, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 288 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 72.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 226th of 1,581 ranked elementary schools in Michigan. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (29th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 288.
There are 38 schools in Kalamazoo; Cooper Elementary School ranks 1st of 37 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)62%
- Reading proficiency (30%)67%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)22.9%
- Students per teacher (15%)16.9
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 Cooper Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 288
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 22.9%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 16.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 67%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 62%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Cooper Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Parchment Northwood Elem School
Kalamazoo · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
178 students · 5.4 km away
Kalamazoo Central High School
Kalamazoo · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,613 students · 6.2 km away
Alamo Elementary School
Kalamazoo · Public elementary · Grades K–5
287 students · 6.3 km away
Indian Prairie Elementary School
Kalamazoo · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
169 students · 6.5 km away
Parchment North Elem School
Kalamazoo · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
208 students · 6.7 km away
Parchment Middle School
Kalamazoo · Public middle · Grades 6–8
352 students · 6.8 km away
Northglade Montessori School
Kalamazoo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
271 students · 7.3 km away
Gilkey Elementary School
Plainwell · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
439 students · 7.4 km away
Parchment Central Elem School
Kalamazoo · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
289 students · 7.4 km away
Hillside Middle School
Kalamazoo · Public middle · Grades 6–8
476 students · 7.5 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Michigan with a comparable Enrollment.
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288 students
Mancelona Elementary School
Mancelona · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
288 students
Graveraet Elementary School
Marquette · Public elementary · Grades K–5
289 students
Lakeland Elementary School
Elk Rapids · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
289 students
Grandville South Elementary School
Grandville · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
287 students
Parke Lane Elementary School
Grosse Ile · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
287 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Cooper Elementary School a good school?
Cooper Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 72.2 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #226 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 Cooper Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Cooper Elementary School ranks #226 of 1,581 elementary schools in Michigan and #9769 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Cooper Elementary School?
Cooper Elementary School had 288 students in 2025.
Is Cooper Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Cooper Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Cooper Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Cooper Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.