Cooper Elementary School

www.plainwellschools.org

288 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Cooper Elementary School is a public primary educational institution located at 7559 North 14th St in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Serving as a part of the Plainwell Community Schools district, the school focuses on providing foundational academic instruction within a supportive, community-oriented environment. Its location serves the local student population in the Kalamazoo area, emphasizing core curriculum standards while fostering student growth through extracurricular engagement and personalized learning initiatives.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Plainwell Community Schools, which strives to inspire students to reach their full potential through high-quality instruction and a collaborative culture. Parents and community members can access resources, school calendars, and information regarding faculty and administrative programs through the district’s official website at http://www.plainwellschools.org. By prioritizing both academic excellence and character development, Cooper Elementary aims to prepare its students for successful transitions into the district's middle and high school programs.

288

Total Students

17.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

22.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cooper Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	263
Hispanic	9
Black	6
Asian	1
Two or More	7
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
263 (91.3%)
Hispanic
9 (3.1%)
Two or More
7 (2.4%)
Black
6 (2.1%)
Asian
1 (0.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Plainwell Community Schools
Phone:	(269)349-2674
Website:	http://www.plainwellschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	288
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	60
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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

Kindergarten 59

Grade 1 46

Grade 2 43

Grade 3 41

Grade 4 51

Grade 5 48