- Enrollment
- 2,172
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wichita, KS
Paul B Cooper Elem
Federal NCES profile for Paul B Cooper Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 200546000355
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Paul B Cooper Elem earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Kansas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kansas schools.
- #4 of 61
- schools in Wichita · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.6:1
- small classes for Kansas
- 70.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Paul B Cooper Elem has class sizes smaller than 74% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Paul B Cooper Elem ranks #4 of 61 schools in Wichita, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Paul B Cooper Elem grew from 268 students in 2022-23 to 285 in 2023-24 (+6.3%).
Teacher FTE added 24.8 → 25.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+17 students YoY 200546000355 · Wichita, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
278 enr · 11.6:1 · 70.5% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Derby High School (2,172 students)
Paul B Cooper Elem grew from 268 students in 2022-23 to 285 in 2023-24 (+6.3%). Teacher FTE added 24.8 → 25.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Paul B Cooper Elem in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Derby High Sch
Derby High School
2,172 students
- Derby Middle S
Derby Middle Sch
923 students
- Derby North Mi 832
Derby North Middle School
832 students
- Tanglewood Ele 607
Tanglewood Elem
607 students
- Stone Creek El 451
Stone Creek Elementary
451 students
- This school 278
Paul B Cooper Elem
278 students
What this shows Paul B Cooper Elem reports 278 students on the CCD universe file.
How Paul B Cooper Elem compares
Paul B Cooper Elem is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.6:1 | ▼ 16% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.5% | ▲ 65% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 278 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
278
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% above the Kansas average of 42.7%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 26% in Kansas - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,894
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,788
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
43
in-school suspensions + 38 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 86 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 42.4%
White 33.8%
Two or More 8.6%
Asian 6.5%
African American 6.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 42.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.0, Paul B Cooper Elem is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Derby reports $11,894 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Paul B Cooper Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derby High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Derby Middle Sch | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Derby North Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tanglewood Elem | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stone Creek Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Paul B Cooper Elem's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 923
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 832
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 607
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 451
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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Cloud Elem
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Colvin Elem
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Education Imagine Academy
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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 (~278 students)
Frequently asked questions about Paul B Cooper Elem
How many students attend Paul B Cooper Elem?
Paul B Cooper Elem has 278 students enrolled. It is a public school in Wichita, KS. CCD year-over-year: 268 (2022-23) → 285 (2023-24), up 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Paul B Cooper Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Paul B Cooper Elem is 11.6:1, which is 16% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 26% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Paul B Cooper Elem?
70.5% of students at Paul B Cooper Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Paul B Cooper Elem?
The largest demographic group at Paul B Cooper Elem is Hispanic or Latino at 42.4% of enrollment, in Wichita, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Paul B Cooper Elem?
Paul B Cooper Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Paul B Cooper Elem rank among schools in Wichita?
By Resource Investment Index, Paul B Cooper Elem ranks #4 of 61 schools in Wichita, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Wichita on the city page.
What other schools are in Derby?
Besides Paul B Cooper Elem, Derby also operates Derby High School (2,172 students), Derby Middle Sch (923 students), and Derby North Middle School (832 students). See the Derby district page for the complete list.