- Enrollment
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Sunbury, NC
T S Cooper Elementary
Federal NCES profile for T S Cooper Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 370168000723
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 66
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
T S Cooper Elementary earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of North Carolina schools.
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.3:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 54.6%
- free-lunch eligible
- 170
- students enrolled
T S Cooper Elementary has class sizes smaller than 90% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Gates County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370168000723 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
T S Cooper Elementary shrank from 174 students in 2022-23 to 161 in 2023-24 (-7.5%).
Teacher FTE held 15.0 → 15.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-13 students YoY 370168000723 · Sunbury, NC Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
170 enr · 11.3:1 · 54.6% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Gates County Senior High (432 students)
T S Cooper Elementary shrank from 174 students in 2022-23 to 161 in 2023-24 (-7.5%). Teacher FTE held 15.0 → 15.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
T S Cooper Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gates County S
Gates County Senior High
432 students
- Central Middle
Central Middle School
336 students
- Gatesville Ele
Gatesville Elementary
252 students
- Buckland Eleme
Buckland Elementary
220 students
- This school 170
T S Cooper Elementary
170 students
What this shows T S Cooper Elementary reports 170 students on the CCD universe file.
How T S Cooper Elementary compares
T S Cooper Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.3:1 | ▼ 28% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.6% | ▼ 17% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 170 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
170
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 10% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
18.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,749
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 170 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 62.4%
African American 25.3%
Two or More 6.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 62.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.0, T S Cooper Elementary is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Gates County Schools reports $15,749 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How T S Cooper Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gates County Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gatesville Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Buckland Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to T S Cooper Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 336
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 252
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 220
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 (~170 students)
Frequently asked questions about T S Cooper Elementary
How many students attend T S Cooper Elementary?
T S Cooper Elementary has 170 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Sunbury, NC. CCD year-over-year: 174 (2022-23) → 161 (2023-24), down 13.
What is the student-teacher ratio at T S Cooper Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at T S Cooper Elementary is 11.3:1, which is 28% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 28% 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 T S Cooper Elementary?
54.6% of students at T S Cooper Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of T S Cooper Elementary?
The largest demographic group at T S Cooper Elementary is White at 62.4% of enrollment, in Sunbury, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for T S Cooper Elementary?
T S Cooper Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (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).
What other schools are in Gates County Schools?
Besides T S Cooper Elementary, Gates County Schools also operates Gates County Senior High (432 students), Central Middle School (336 students), and Gatesville Elementary (252 students). See the Gates County Schools district page for the complete list.