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Cooper Elementary School

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Cooper Elementary School ranks 812 th of 1492 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

812^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,492 Michigan Elementary Schools

Better than 46% of Michigan elementary schools

Summary

Cooper Elementary School in Kalamazoo, MI, is a mid-sized school serving 288 students in grades PK-5 as part of the Plainwell Community Schools district. The school has experienced a notable shift in recent years, moving from a period of high achievement (80th-89th percentile statewide) before 2020 to a more mid-range performance level (46th percentile) in the most recent school year.

One of Cooper's standout strengths is its exceptional student attendance. Only 14.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2024-2025 school year—a rate dramatically lower than the district average (26.0%), the state average (27.9%), and far better than its same-district peer, Gilkey Elementary School, which had a chronic absenteeism rate of 40.9%. This suggests a strong culture of engagement and daily attendance at Cooper. Additionally, the school shows a clear strength in early-grade mathematics. Cooper's 3rd and 4th-grade math proficiency rates have consistently outperformed the state average for three consecutive years, indicating a targeted and effective math curriculum in the primary grades.

However, parents should be aware of some challenges. The school's performance for its low socio-economic status students has been highly volatile, swinging from an exceptional 98th percentile ranking one year to the 42nd percentile the next. There is also a persistent and widening achievement gap between female and male students, with girls outperforming boys by roughly 10 percentile points in recent years. Upper-grade performance has seen a sharp decline, with 5th-grade ELA proficiency dropping from 63.8% to 42.3% and math falling from 48.9% to 30.8% in just one year. Cooper also spends more per student ($13,666) than nearby Alamo Elementary School ($10,846), yet Alamo achieves a higher overall ranking (77th percentile). While Cooper offers a solid foundation with strong attendance and early math success, families should consider how the school addresses the volatility in subgroup performance and the challenges facing upper-grade students.

288

Students ?

16.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,666

Per pupil spending ?

22.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

7559 N 14th St
Kalamazoo, MI 49009-6390

(269) 349-2674

District: Plainwell Community Schools

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.3%

Hispanic:

3.1%

Two or more races:

2.4%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 89th percentile in 2016 → 46th in 2026

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 43 percentile points since 2016

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

!Social Studies scores 14 pts below the Michigan average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school34%

District avg35%

Michigan avg38%

812^th of 1,492

Michigan public elementary schools ?

Bottom 46%▼ down 44 pts since 2016

From top 11% (2016) to bottom 46% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 3Elementary Schools in the Plainwell Community Schools

265^th of 625Plainwell Community Schools among Michigan districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	42.9	812 of 1492	45.6%	★★☆☆☆
2025	54.7	651 of 1488	56.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	49.8	697 of 1486	53.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	61.4	532 of 1470	63.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	49.0	631 of 1344	53.1%	★★★☆☆
2021	43.5	612 of 1153	46.9%	★★☆☆☆
2019	77.9	261 of 1408	81.5%	★★★★☆
2018	79.5	283 of 1448	80.5%	★★★★☆
2017	82.7	172 of 1466	88.3%	★★★★☆
2016	85.1	163 of 1548	89.5%	★★★★☆
2015	88.0	129 of 1580	91.8%	★★★★★
2014	79.7	252 of 1533	83.6%	★★★★☆
2013	81.1	234 of 1563	85.0%	★★★★☆
2012	80.8	244 of 1566	84.4%	★★★★☆
2011	76.6	299 of 1552	80.7%	★★★★☆
2010	76.1	279 of 1552	82.0%	★★★★☆
2009	78.9	237 of 1589	85.1%	★★★★☆
2008	81.6	153 of 1577	90.3%	★★★★★
2007	79.2	212 of 1565	86.5%	★★★★☆
2006	60.5	714 of 1545	53.8%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	45.8	666 of 1343	50.4%	★★★☆☆
2025	51.8	589 of 1338	56.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	55.1	539 of 1342	59.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	50.7	593 of 1321	55.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	50.8	509 of 1106	54.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	35.5	603 of 902	33.1%	★★☆☆☆
2019	79.2	169 of 1171	85.6%	★★★★☆
2018	86.7	132 of 1443	90.9%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	40.2	786 of 1352	41.9%	★★☆☆☆
2025	95.3	24 of 1346	98.2%	★★★★★
2024	60.5	458 of 1381	66.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	45.5	707 of 1350	47.6%	★★☆☆☆
2018	82.1	148 of 1397	89.4%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	37.9	827 of 1372	39.7%	★★☆☆☆
2025	49.6	662 of 1366	51.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	34.7	865 of 1347	35.8%	★★☆☆☆
2023	63.3	449 of 1334	66.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	45.5	592 of 1139	48.0%	★★☆☆☆
2021	43.5	488 of 915	46.7%	★★☆☆☆
2019	76.5	229 of 1196	80.9%	★★★★☆
2018	67.2	451 of 1446	68.8%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	29.8	867 of 1199	27.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	43.0	699 of 1206	42.0%	★★☆☆☆
2024	37.0	769 of 1204	36.1%	★★☆☆☆
2023	49.2	595 of 1198	50.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	37.0	694 of 1102	37.0%	★★☆☆☆
2021	36.6	655 of 1005	34.8%	★★☆☆☆
2019	72.3	265 of 1128	76.5%	★★★★☆
2018	74.6	276 of 1253	78.0%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Female (2026)50th percentile+5 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)42nd percentile-4 vs school

Male (2026)40th percentile-6 vs school

White (2026)28th percentile-18 vs school

By subject vs Michigan (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts39%~ state avg

Math38%~ state avg

Science33%-7 vs state

Social Studies14%-14 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				M-Step English Language Arts (2026)			M-Step Math (2026)			M-Step Science (2026)	M-Step Social Studies (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	M-Step English Language Arts 3rd Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 4th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 5th Grade	M-Step Math 3rd Grade	M-Step Math 4th Grade	M-Step Math 5th Grade	M-Step Science 5th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Cooper Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	7559 N 14th St	Kalamazoo	49009	Kalamazoo County	Plainwell Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(269) 349-2674	288	17	16.9	22.9%	263 (91.3%)	6 (2.1%)	9 (3.1%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	7 (2.4%)	42.9	812^th of 1492 public elementary schools	45.6%		54.7	651^st of 1488 public elementary schools	56.3%	161	40.0	34.1	42.3	45.0	40.9	30.8	32.7	13.5	$13,666	$575	$13,091
Parchment Northwood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-3	600 Edison St	Kalamazoo	49004	Kalamazoo County	Parchment School District	No	No	No	Yes	(269) 488-1300	178	14	12.7	65.7%	113 (63.5%)	26 (14.6%)	14 (7.9%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (13.5%)								(n/a)	8.9			15.6					$16,924	$2,362	$14,562
Alamo Elementary School	Public	K-5	8184 N 6th St	Kalamazoo	49009	Kalamazoo County	Otsego Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(269) 694-7603	287	17	16.6	29.6%	262 (91.3%)	1 (0.3%)	8 (2.8%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (4.9%)	75	337^th of 1492 public elementary schools	77.4%		82.3	239^th of 1488 public elementary schools	83.9%	98	66.0	62.0	63.5	68.0	54.0	40.4	46.2	23.1	$10,846	$17	$10,829
Indian Prairie Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-3	3546 Grand Prairie Rd	Kalamazoo	49006	Kalamazoo County	Kalamazoo Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(269) 337-0590	169	13	12.8	46.7%	90 (53.3%)	50 (29.6%)	2 (1.2%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (15.4%)								(n/a)	55.9			55.9					$18,848	$2,320	$16,529
Parchment North Elementary School	Public	4-5	5535 Keyes Dr	Kalamazoo	49004	Kalamazoo County	Parchment School District	No	No	No	Yes	(269) 488-1400	208	14	14.8	53.8%	137 (65.9%)	28 (13.5%)	16 (7.7%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (12.0%)	18.1	1213^th of 1492 public elementary schools	18.7%		34.7	941^st of 1488 public elementary schools	36.8%	272		28.1	25.5		9.9	19.4	23.5	11.2	$17,439	$2,010	$15,430
Northglade Montessori School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	1914 Cobb Ave	Kalamazoo	49007	Kalamazoo County	Kalamazoo Public Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(269) 337-0700	271	14	19.2	46.1%	139 (51.3%)	77 (28.4%)	7 (2.6%)	9 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (14.4%)	86.1	183^rd of 1492 public elementary schools	87.7%		82.1	243^rd of 1488 public elementary schools	83.7%	60	63.8	69.0	67.6	53.2	59.5	48.6	56.8	56.8	$18,432	$2,494	$15,939
Gilkey Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	707 S Woodhams St	Plainwell	49080	Allegan County	Plainwell Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(269) 685-2424	439	24	18.2	32.3%	385 (87.7%)	4 (0.9%)	23 (5.2%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (5.5%)	59.4	566^th of 1492 public elementary schools	62.1%		55.8	635^th of 1488 public elementary schools	57.3%	69	52.9	52.0	47.8	45.7	42.7	33.3	43.5	23.2	$13,126	$619	$12,507
Parchment Central Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-3	516 N Orient St	Kalamazoo	49004	Kalamazoo County	Parchment School District	No	No	No	Yes	(269) 488-1000	289	16	18.0	62.3%	191 (66.1%)	34 (11.8%)	14 (4.8%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (16.3%)								(n/a)	17.6			29.7					$16,413	$2,094	$14,319
Kalamazoo Regional Educational Service Agency West CampusECSE	Public	PK, KG-1	4606 Croyden Ave	Kalamazoo	49006	Kalamazoo County	Kalamazoo Regional Educational Service Agency	No	No	No	No	(269) 250-9678	0	8	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
KingWestwood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1100 Nichols Rd	Kalamazoo	49006	Kalamazoo County	Kalamazoo Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(269) 337-0610	531	26	20.3	40.9%	303 (57.1%)	127 (23.9%)	20 (3.8%)	5 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	75 (14.1%)	77.7	295^th of 1492 public elementary schools	80.2%		69.2	421^st of 1488 public elementary schools	71.7%	126	61.3	52.8	65.9	62.5	47.2	42.1	53.2	41.3	$15,600	$2,025	$13,576

Frequently Asked Questions about Cooper Elementary School

What district is Cooper Elementary School in?

Plainwell Community Schools

How many students attend Cooper Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 288 students attended Cooper Elementary School.

Is Cooper Elementary School a good school?

Cooper Elementary School ranks 812^th of 1492 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Cooper Elementary School?

Students at Cooper Elementary School are 91% White, 3% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 2% African American.

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