Serving 278 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Paul B Cooper Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 278 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Paul B Cooper Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Paul B Cooper Elementary School's student population of 278 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
278 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Rankings
Paul B Cooper Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Paul B Cooper Elementary School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#915 out of 1269 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
6%
3%
Hispanic
42%
23%
Black
6%
7%
White
34%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Derby School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Paul B Cooper Elementary School's ranking?
Paul B Cooper Elementary School is ranked #915 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Paul B Cooper Elementary School often compared to?
Paul B Cooper Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oaklawn Elementary School, White Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Paul B Cooper Elementary School?
278 students attend Paul B Cooper Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Paul B Cooper Elementary School students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Paul B Cooper Elementary School?
Paul B Cooper Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Paul B Cooper Elementary School offer ?
Paul B Cooper Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Paul B Cooper Elementary School part of?
Paul B Cooper Elementary School is part of Derby School District.
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