Enrollment
504
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Berryville, VA
D.G. Cooley Elementary
Federal NCES profile for D.G. Cooley Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 510087000354
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
D.G. Cooley Elementary earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Virginia schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Berryville · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.8:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 25.9%
- free-lunch eligible
D.G. Cooley Elementary has class sizes larger than 89% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, D.G. Cooley Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Berryville, VA.
School address
District: Clarke County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510087000354 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.8:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
+21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.9%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
-55% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How D.G. Cooley Elementary compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at D.G. Cooley Elementary
D.G. Cooley Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Berryville, Virginia, enrolling 504 students.
Class loads run heavy: 16.8:1 is larger than about 89% of Virginia schools and 21% above the 13.9:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 25.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 504 students, its enrollment sits close to the Virginia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,868 scored Virginia schools.
Against 263 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #130.
Its student body is led by White (68%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%) (diversity index 50/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 252 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
16.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Clarke County Public Schools also operates Clarke County High (683 students) and Johnson-Williams Middle (415 students) alongside D.G. Cooley Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How D.G. Cooley Elementary compares
D.G. Cooley Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.8:1 | ▲ 21% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.9% | ▼ 55% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 504 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
504
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
25.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% below the Virginia average of 57.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 89% in Virginia - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,742
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $14,649
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 252 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 67.5%
Hispanic or Latino 19.2%
Two or More 7.5%
African American 4.8%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: White at 67.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.9, D.G. Cooley Elementary is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Clarke County Public Schools, which includes D.G. Cooley Elementary.
$13,742
Per student
-6%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 56.2%
State 34.2%
Federal 9.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How D.G. Cooley Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clarke County High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Johnson-Williams Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Boyce Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to D.G. Cooley Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 683
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 415
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 281
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Virginia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~504 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about D.G. Cooley Elementary
How many students attend D.G. Cooley Elementary?
D.G. Cooley Elementary has 504 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Berryville, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at D.G. Cooley Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at D.G. Cooley Elementary is 16.8:1, which is 21% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at D.G. Cooley Elementary?
25.9% of students at D.G. Cooley Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of D.G. Cooley Elementary?
The largest demographic group at D.G. Cooley Elementary is White at 67.5% of enrollment, in Berryville, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for D.G. Cooley Elementary?
D.G. Cooley Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does D.G. Cooley Elementary rank among public schools in Berryville?
By Resource Investment Index, D.G. Cooley Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Berryville, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Berryville on the city page.
Is D.G. Cooley Elementary a good school?
D.G. Cooley Elementary earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Virginia schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Clarke County Public Schools?
Besides D.G. Cooley Elementary, Clarke County Public Schools also operates Clarke County High (683 students), Johnson-Williams Middle (415 students), and Boyce Elementary (281 students). See the Clarke County Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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