Cooper Upper Elementary School

cooper.livoniapublicschools.org

638 Students

Middle School 5th - 6th

School Overview

Cooper Upper Elementary School, located at 28550 Ann Arbor Trail in Westland, Michigan, is a key component of the Livonia Public Schools district. Serving students in the upper elementary grade levels, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging academic environment. As part of a larger district framework, Cooper emphasizes a well-rounded education that focuses on fundamental skill development, character building, and preparing students for the transition to middle school.

The school benefits from the resources and standardized curriculum of the Livonia Public Schools system, which is known for its commitment to academic excellence and community involvement. By balancing rigorous classroom instruction with various extracurricular opportunities, Cooper Upper Elementary aims to nurture the social-emotional growth of its students alongside their intellectual progress. Families interested in learning more about the school’s specific programs, staff, or upcoming events can find comprehensive information on their official website at [http://www.livoniapublicschools.org/cooper](http://www.livoniapublicschools.org/cooper).

638

Total Students

39.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

34.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cooper Upper Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	460
Hispanic	49
Black	76
Asian	12
Two or More	39
American Indian	2

White
460 (72.1%)
Black
76 (11.9%)
Hispanic
49 (7.7%)
Two or More
39 (6.1%)
Asian
12 (1.9%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Livonia Public Schools School District
Phone:	(734)744-2710
Website:	http://cooper.livoniapublicschools.org
Grade Range:	5th - 6th
Total Students:	638
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	211
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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

Grade 5 327

Grade 6 311