Cooper Elementary School

To the parent who just bought a home in Cobblestone.... Why would you give a 1 star rating to a school that your child has never even attended..... because your unfounded perception that the school is in a "low income" area, and it must be bad? And why would you buy a home in the Cooper school district if you didn't want your child to go there. I have some advice for you..... move back to Wake!

I live in Cobblestone and was uneasy when I got a letter from Cooper, right before my daughter started Kindergarten, letting us know that we can choose another school because they failed a ranking on the no child left behind initiative (dealing with special needs students). We decided to give it a try and now we couldn't be happier. My daughter is now in 3rd grade and her brother in 1st. They are both happy and thriving. The teachers are wonderful and they really encourage parent involvement. Yes, it is small...and originally in a poor neighborhood, but now with the new influx of people moving into Clayton, the school is really not "poor" anymore.
--Submitted by a parent

To the parent who just bought a home in Cobblestone... We were in the same boat. We too just moved into Cobblestone and I was disappointed when I found out that my kids were going to have to go to Cooper. But I'll tell you what... you might be pleasantly surprised. We were really worried just like you, but now that they have been going there for 2 months we are actually very comfortable with our kids going there. Their teachers are great....Hope this helps.
--Submitted by a parent

We just bought a home in Cobblestone Place. When I found out my daughter would have to attend Copper I was so disappointed. Compared to the other schools Copper Elementary looks like a low income school. For the money we paid for our home I wanted better for my child. That was why we moved from Wake to Johnston County. Im afraid to put my child in Copper Elemenary I feel she wont get a good education there. Please give me some advice.
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My children attend Cooper Elementary and I dont know why other parents would speak so NEGATIVE about the school. Blessed those teachers and principal also the assistant principal because they DO CARE. They are not "pay check" teachers or staff. All of my family including myself have attended COOPER. Ms. Auton , Dr. Jailall , and Ms. Lebo have been there for many many years. They have showed so much love and attention towards not just myself but to other family members and also friends of families who children attend Cooper. Please don't talk bad about the school. Even if their test score may be low. THE PARENT'S also have to play a part at home too !!! In making sure their child is doing their homework correctly. Also spending time to study for quizzes or test and NOT on facebook or texting all day as some parents allow.
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Horrible place! Was told my child would probably get held back last year. That didn't make sense so I contacted the school board & Chief Academic Officer for our district & after a week of trying to get my son's records from them, he finally drove to Cooper & demanded them in person (this is what he told me). He called me back & said that any parent whose child was getting the grades mine was should be EXTREMELY proud as my son is performing at a grade above his. I didn't find out till the end of the year that several other parents were having similar issues. BE WARNED! This school is on probation for a reason. Until the "leadership" is changed, they will continue to fail.
--Submitted by a parent

I live in the Riverwood district but keep my kids in Cooper because of the fabulous, caring teachers and administrative staff.
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I am very happy that my child comes to this school. I am so pleased with his growth. The staff is very caring. The program here is strong and it helped my child to excel. Thanks to his teacher and the staff.
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This is a wonderful school!! I think the principal, Dr. Jailall is doing a super job, and all the staff is exceptionally caring and kind.
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I dreaded sending my child due to poor reviews but now I am SOOOOOOO GLAD he's in Cooper! His teacher is amazing and the teacher's aide is more than wonderful. Can not say enough good things about this school. I know that they haven't been making the grade but I know that academically, my child is much more advanced than I was @ his age.
--Submitted by a parent