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Cooper Elementary School

Cooper Elementary School is a public primary school in Milwaukee, WI, serving grades PK–8, rated B+, with 447 students and an 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio.

In 2024-2025, the share of students meeting the state standard was 66% in Social Studies, 59% in Writing and 55% in English Language Arts.

B+TopHap school rating
Rating
B+
Grades
PK–8
Enrollment
447
Students per teacher
18.2:1
Level
Primary
Type
Public · Regular

2024-2025 testing year

State test results

Share of students meeting or exceeding the state standard.

Social Studies66%
Writing59%
English Language Arts55%
Math51%
Reading51%
Science39%

Academics and programs

Open enrollment
No

Student body

Hispanic35%
White30%
Black18%
Asian9%
Two or more races7%
Pacific Islander0%
Male / female
52% / 48%
Free or reduced lunch
55%
Enrollment change vs prior year
-5.7%
Prior-year enrollment
474

Homes assigned to this school

2,768 homes in TopHap's records are assigned to Cooper Elementary School. These 40 are sampled evenly down the value ranking, so they span the whole zone rather than just its most expensive streets.

School details

Address
5143 S 21st St, Milwaukee, WI 53221
Phone
(414) 304-6300
Website
milwaukee.k12.wi.us
Setting
City - Large
Status
Operational
NCES ID
550960001144
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School district

Milwaukee School District

Common questions

About Cooper Elementary School

How is Cooper Elementary School rated?

Cooper Elementary School holds a B+ rating on TopHap's A-to-D scale, which blends state test results, academic progress and student outcomes. Milwaukee School District is rated C- overall.

How do students at Cooper Elementary School perform on state tests?

In the 2024-2025 testing year, the share of Cooper Elementary School students meeting or exceeding the state standard was 66% in Social Studies, 59% in Writing, 55% in English Language Arts, 51% in Math, 51% in Reading and 39% in Science.

What grades does Cooper Elementary School serve?

Cooper Elementary School serves grades PK–8 as a primary school.

How many students attend Cooper Elementary School?

447 students attend Cooper Elementary School, down from 474 the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 18.2:1.

Which homes are assigned to Cooper Elementary School?

TopHap matches 2,768 residential properties to Cooper Elementary School in and around Milwaukee. Each one has its own page with a value estimate, sale history, taxes and the rest of its assigned schools.

Which school district is Cooper Elementary School in?

Cooper Elementary School is part of Milwaukee School District, which reports 154 schools, 65,599 students and $18,803 of spending per student.