- Enrollment
- 1,769
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hampton, VA
William Mason Cooper Elementary
Federal NCES profile for William Mason Cooper Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510180000763
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
William Mason Cooper Elementary earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #4 of 18
- schools in Hampton · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 88.9%
- free-lunch eligible
William Mason Cooper Elementary has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, William Mason Cooper Elementary ranks #4 of 18 schools in Hampton, VA.
School address
District: Hampton City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510180000763 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
William Mason Cooper Elementary held near 382 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 27.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 510180000763 · Hampton, VA Other · SMALL · TRAD
386 enr · 14.3:1 · 88.9% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Bethel High (1,769 students)
William Mason Cooper Elementary held near 382 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE held 27.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
William Mason Cooper Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bethel High
Bethel High
1,769 students
- Kecoughtan Hig
Kecoughtan High
1,553 students
- George P. Phen
George P. Phenix Elementary
1,438 students
- Phoebus High
Phoebus High
1,391 students
- Hampton High
Hampton High
1,301 students
- This school 386
William Mason Cooper Elementary
386 students
What this shows William Mason Cooper Elementary reports 386 students on the CCD universe file.
How William Mason Cooper Elementary compares
William Mason Cooper Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.3:1 | ▲ 3% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.9% | ▲ 54% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 386 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
386
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
88.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 58% in Virginia - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
7.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$15,034
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 386 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 70.7%
Two or More 12.4%
White 10.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.3%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: African American at 70.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.1, William Mason Cooper Elementary is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hampton City Public Schools reports $15,034 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How William Mason Cooper Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethel High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kecoughtan High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| George P. Phenix Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Phoebus High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hampton High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to William Mason Cooper Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,553
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 1,438
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 1,391
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 1,301
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar other schools in Hampton
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
George P. Phenix Elementary
Standard public school
1,438 students 9:1 students per teacher
Hunter B. Andrews
Standard public school
1,081 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
A.W.E. Bassette Elementary
Standard public school
486 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
Aberdeen Elementary
Standard public school
482 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Christopher C. Kraft Elementary
Standard public school
452 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Phillips Elementary
Standard public school
435 students 16.1:1 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 (~386 students)
Frequently asked questions about William Mason Cooper Elementary
How many students attend William Mason Cooper Elementary?
William Mason Cooper Elementary has 386 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hampton, VA. CCD year-over-year: 386 (2022-23) → 382 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at William Mason Cooper Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at William Mason Cooper Elementary is 14.3:1, which is 3% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at William Mason Cooper Elementary?
88.9% of students at William Mason Cooper Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of William Mason Cooper Elementary?
The largest demographic group at William Mason Cooper Elementary is African American at 70.7% of enrollment, in Hampton, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for William Mason Cooper Elementary?
William Mason Cooper Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 William Mason Cooper Elementary rank among schools in Hampton?
By Resource Investment Index, William Mason Cooper Elementary ranks #4 of 18 schools in Hampton, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Hampton on the city page.
What other schools are in Hampton City Public Schools?
Besides William Mason Cooper Elementary, Hampton City Public Schools also operates Bethel High (1,769 students), Kecoughtan High (1,553 students), and George P. Phenix Elementary (1,438 students). See the Hampton City Public Schools district page for the complete list.