Paul B Cooper Elem

www.derbyschools.com/

278 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Paul B. Cooper Elementary School is a public school located in Wichita, Kansas, serving as part of the Derby Public Schools (USD 260) district. Situated on Juniper Street, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for elementary-aged children, focusing on foundational academic growth and the holistic development of its students. The school emphasizes community involvement and maintains close alignment with the broader educational goals and resources of the Derby school system.

As part of the Derby school district, Paul B. Cooper Elementary benefits from a structured curriculum that prepares students for middle school transitions while emphasizing essential literacy, numeracy, and social skills. The school’s administration and staff work to provide a safe and inclusive atmosphere, often leveraging the district’s collective resources to offer extracurricular opportunities and support services. Parents and community members can stay informed about school events, academic calendars, and district policies through the official website provided.

278

Total Students

27.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

83.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Paul B Cooper Elem
Demographic	Student Count
White	94
Hispanic	118
Black	17
Asian	18
Two or More	24
American Indian	7

Hispanic
118 (42.4%)
White
94 (33.8%)
Two or More
24 (8.6%)
Asian
18 (6.5%)
Black
17 (6.1%)
American Indian
7 (2.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Derby
Phone:	(316)554-0934
Website:	http://www.derbyschools.com/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	278
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	215
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* 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 24

Kindergarten 45

Grade 1 48

Grade 2 41

Grade 3 40

Grade 4 42

Grade 5 38

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Paul B Cooper Elem
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	24
Kindergarten	45
Grade 1	48
Grade 2	41
Grade 3	40
Grade 4	42
Grade 5	38

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Paul B Cooper Elem
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	130	46.8%
Male	148	53.2%

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th