COOPER EL

www.garlandisd.net/cooper

398 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Cooper Elementary School is a public school located in Garland, Texas, serving students as part of the Garland Independent School District (GISD). Situated on Kingsbridge Drive, the school functions as a foundational pillar for the local community, providing elementary education that emphasizes academic growth, social development, and the cultivation of essential life skills for young learners.

As a campus within Garland ISD, Cooper Elementary benefits from the district’s diverse educational resources and commitment to preparing students for future success. The school maintains a focus on creating a supportive and inclusive environment, utilizing both state curricula and district-specific initiatives to foster student engagement. Parents and community members can access further information regarding school events, faculty contacts, and specific academic programs by visiting their official website at [www.garlandisd.net/cooper](http://www.garlandisd.net/cooper).

398

Total Students

29.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

88.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for COOPER EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	50
Hispanic	252
Black	54
Asian	28
Two or More	13
American Indian	1

Hispanic
252 (63.3%)
Black
54 (13.6%)
White
50 (12.6%)
Asian
28 (7.0%)
Two or More
13 (3.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	GARLAND ISD
Phone:	(972)675-3010
Website:	http://www.garlandisd.net/cooper
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	398
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	343
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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 38

Kindergarten 44

Grade 1 69

Grade 2 52

Grade 3 68

Grade 4 63

Grade 5 64

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for COOPER EL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	38
Kindergarten	44
Grade 1	69
Grade 2	52
Grade 3	68
Grade 4	63
Grade 5	64

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for COOPER EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	188	47.2%
Male	210	52.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)