- Enrollment
- 683
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+34 students YoY
D.G. Cooley Elementary grew from 463 students in 2022-23 to 497 in 2023-24 (+7.3%).
Teacher FTE added 30.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+34 students YoY 510087000354 · Berryville, VA Elementary · MID · TRAD
504 enr · 16.8:1 · 25.9% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Clarke County High (683 students)
D.G. Cooley Elementary grew from 463 students in 2022-23 to 497 in 2023-24 (+7.3%). Teacher FTE added 30.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
D.G. Cooley Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Clarke County
Clarke County High
683 students
- This school
D.G. Cooley Elementary
504 students
- Johnson-Willia
Johnson-Williams Middle
415 students
- Boyce Elementa
Boyce Elementary
281 students
What this shows D.G. Cooley Elementary reports 504 students on the CCD universe file.
How D.G. Cooley Elementary compares
D.G. Cooley Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$14,369
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $15,892
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.
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
District finance for Clarke County Public Schools reports $14,369 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 415
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 281
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~504 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 463 (2022-23) → 497 (2023-24), up 34.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.