How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Cooper Academy | West Clayton Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Clayton, NC | Clayton, NC |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 447 | 742 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.6:1 | 14.9:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 98.9% | 98.5% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Cooper Academy | West Clayton Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $11,352 | $11,352 |
| District | Johnston County Public Schools | Johnston County Public Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Cooper Academy | West Clayton Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| White | 24.8% | 33.0% |
| African American | 36.0% | 21.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 29.5% | 35.8% |
| Asian | 0.9% | 2.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 8.7% | 7.0% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Cooper Academy | West Clayton Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 435:1 | 523:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 31.3% | 24.4% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 3 | 71 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.