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#5209 of 9,539 schools in CA
Captain Cooper Elementary
Elementary School · Carmel Unified · Big Sur, CA
A Carmel Unified elementary school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 250, Big Sur, CA 93920
- Math 52% vs CA 36% (2024)
- Reading 52% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 9.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Captain Cooper Elementary score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2020, to 52% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
51.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Captain Cooper Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 10Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average256/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$72,540
Median home value
$1,803,800
Median rent
$1,085/mo
College educated
37.4%
Homeownership
37.5%
Poverty rate
13.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93920; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 in Carmel Unified
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carmel River ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | K–5 | Not available | 380 | Compare → |
| Tularcitos ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | K–5 | Not available | 436 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Carmel Unified
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #5 of 5
- District spending per student
- $33,756NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Captain Cooper Elementary is listed in Carmel Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Captain Cooper Elementary
Captain Cooper Elementary is a public elementary school in Big Sur, CA, part of Carmel Unified, serving approximately 47 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 9.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #5,209 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Captain Cooper Elementary
What grades does Captain Cooper Elementary serve?
Captain Cooper Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Captain Cooper Elementary?
Captain Cooper Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 47 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Captain Cooper Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Captain Cooper Elementary is 9.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Captain Cooper Elementary rank in CA?
Captain Cooper Elementary ranks #5,209 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Captain Cooper Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Captain Cooper Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Captain Cooper Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Captain Cooper Elementary has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Captain Cooper Elementary a charter school?
No, Captain Cooper Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Captain Cooper Elementary a Title I school?
No, Captain Cooper Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Captain Cooper Elementary?
51.1% of students at Captain Cooper Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 47
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Monterey County
- Phone
- (831) 667-2452
- Area population (ZIP 93920)
- 1,564
- Area median age
- 36
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 93920; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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