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W.t. Cooke Elementary School

1501 Mediterranean Ave
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
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Top 50%
Serving 523 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, W.t. Cooke Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 523 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • : Top 50% in VA
  • : 67% (Top 30%)
  • : 75% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
W.t. Cooke Elementary School's student population of 523 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
523 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
W.t. Cooke Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of W.t. Cooke Elementary School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (VA)
#541 out of 1792 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of W.t. Cooke Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
67%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of W.t. Cooke Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
75%
69%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of W.t. Cooke Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
60-69%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of W.t. Cooke Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in W.t. Cooke Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
23%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in W.t. Cooke Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
8%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in W.t. Cooke Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
54%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in W.t. Cooke Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in W.t. Cooke Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in W.t. Cooke Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Virginia.
0.64
This chart displays the diversity score of W.t. Cooke Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in W.t. Cooke Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
6%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in W.t. Cooke Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is W.t. Cooke Elementary School's ranking?
W.t. Cooke Elementary School is ranked #541 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend W.t. Cooke Elementary School?
523 students attend W.t. Cooke Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of W.t. Cooke Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of W.t. Cooke Elementary School?
W.t. Cooke Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does W.t. Cooke Elementary School offer ?
W.t. Cooke Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is W.t. Cooke Elementary School part of?
W.t. Cooke Elementary School is part of Virginia Beach City School District.
In what neighborhood is W.t. Cooke Elementary School located?
W.t. Cooke Elementary School is located in the North Virginia Beach neighborhood of Virginia Beach, VA. There are 9 other public schools located in North Virginia Beach.

School Reviews
5   3/8/2024
I absolutely Love this school and its staff. We moved my child from Kempsville Middle and what a change, from education to behavior and so much. We are beyond thankful to all the staff and this school is underrated.
- Posted by Parent - Lila

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 523 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 67% (Top 30%)
  • : 75% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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