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#1908 of 2,648 schools in NC
T S Cooper Elementary
Elementary School · Gates County Schools · Sunbury, NC
A Gates County Schools elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
237 NC 32 South, Sunbury, NC 27979
- Math 63% vs NC 59% (2025)
- Reading 52% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at T S Cooper Elementary score 57% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 33 points since 2020, reaching 58% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 35 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
65.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where T S 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 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,140/100K
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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
$54,293
Median home value
$181,400
College educated
14.5%
Homeownership
78%
Poverty rate
6.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27979; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 in Gates County Schools
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buckland ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | K–5 | Not available | 242 | Compare → |
| Gatesville ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | PK–5 | Not available | 243 | 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.
Gates County Schools
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #4 of 5
- District spending per student
- $15,749NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
T S Cooper Elementary is listed in Gates County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About T S Cooper Elementary
T S Cooper Elementary is a public elementary school in Sunbury, NC, part of Gates County Schools, serving approximately 161 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,908 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about T S Cooper Elementary
What grades does T S Cooper Elementary serve?
T S Cooper Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend T S Cooper Elementary?
T S Cooper Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 161 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at T S Cooper Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at T S Cooper Elementary is 10.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does T S Cooper Elementary rank in NC?
T S Cooper Elementary ranks #1,908 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is T S Cooper Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
T S Cooper Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 T S Cooper Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, T S Cooper Elementary has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is T S Cooper Elementary a charter school?
No, T S Cooper Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is T S Cooper Elementary a Title I school?
No, T S Cooper Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for T S Cooper Elementary?
65.2% of students at T S 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
- 161
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Gates County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 38.5%
- Phone
- (252) 465-4091
- Area population (ZIP 27979)
- 1,060
- Area median age
- 52.1
Official sources & links
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 · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 27979; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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