- Enrollment
- 880
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Burlington, WI
Cooper Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Cooper Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550189000239
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 98
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cooper Elementary earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Wisconsin schools.
- #5 of 7
- schools in Burlington · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.5:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 39.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Cooper Elementary has class sizes larger than 83% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cooper Elementary ranks #5 of 7 schools in Burlington, WI.
School address
District: Burlington Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550189000239 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+158 students YoY
Cooper Elementary grew from 325 students in 2022-23 to 483 in 2023-24 (+48.6%).
Teacher FTE added 24.1 → 37.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+158 students YoY 550189000239 · Burlington, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
395 enr · 16.5:1 · 39.1% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Burlington High (880 students)
Cooper Elementary grew from 325 students in 2022-23 to 483 in 2023-24 (+48.6%). Teacher FTE added 24.1 → 37.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Cooper Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Burlington Hig
Burlington High
880 students
- Nettie E Karch
Nettie E Karcher School
779 students
- This school
Cooper Elementary
395 students
- Waller Element 247
Waller Elementary
247 students
- Dr Edward G Dy 225
Dr Edward G Dyer School
225 students
- Winkler Elemen 207
Winkler Elementary
207 students
What this shows Cooper Elementary reports 395 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cooper Elementary compares
Cooper Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.5:1 | ▲ 15% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.1% | ▲ 2% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 395 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
395
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 83% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
1.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$14,449
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.7 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.4%
Hispanic or Latino 19.2%
Two or More 5.3%
African American 1.0%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: White at 73.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.1, Cooper Elementary is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Burlington Area School District reports $14,449 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cooper Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Nettie E Karcher School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Waller Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dr Edward G Dyer School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Winkler Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cooper Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 779
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 247
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 225
- Students per teacher
- 8:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 207
- Students per teacher
- 25.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar other schools in Burlington
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Wheatland Center Elementary
Standard public school
644 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Randall Consolidated School
Standard public school
560 students 11.4:1 students per teacher
Waller Elementary
Standard public school
247 students 11.2:1 students per teacher
Dr Edward G Dyer School
Standard public school
225 students 8:1 students per teacher
Winkler Elementary
Standard public school
207 students 25.9:1 students per teacher
Lyons Center
Standard public school
154 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~395 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cooper Elementary
How many students attend Cooper Elementary?
Cooper Elementary has 395 students enrolled. It is a public school in Burlington, WI. CCD year-over-year: 325 (2022-23) → 483 (2023-24), up 158.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cooper Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Cooper Elementary is 16.5:1, which is 15% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 5% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cooper Elementary?
39.1% of students at Cooper Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cooper Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Cooper Elementary is White at 73.4% of enrollment, in Burlington, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cooper Elementary?
Cooper Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cooper Elementary rank among schools in Burlington?
By Resource Investment Index, Cooper Elementary ranks #5 of 7 schools in Burlington, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Burlington on the city page.
What other schools are in Burlington Area School District?
Besides Cooper Elementary, Burlington Area School District also operates Burlington High (880 students), Nettie E Karcher School (779 students), and Waller Elementary (247 students). See the Burlington Area School District district page for the complete list.