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Cooleemee Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 452 students

 

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Posted May 26, 2011

As with anywhere you go, there are going to be some bad apples in the basket, but overall I am pleased with Cooleemee. The teachers strive to have that one on one relationship with the children. I am thoroughly impressed that the principal can remember each student's name. I have had my own ups and downs in opinions with the Davie County schools, but all in all this school works hard with what it has to work with. Parental involvement is key to making any school work well.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 27, 2009

Cooleeemeee Elementary School is very good and offers the new technology of learning and teaching.The accrediations are fundamental to the entire students for their accrediated teaching methods.The system of learning is to accommendate for everyone. Cooleemee school is the best and we give a four star rating for the best teachings staff you could ever meet and learn by. Thanks. Parents who are proud of Cooleemee Elemenary School and Davie county.The future will certainly unfold for the students and parents.The leadership is great.Mrs. Robyn A,Youngblood Parent The PTA could spend the district allowances on sports,refurbish the grounds and compete naturally for the excitement of all stars.Thanks.The staff is great for the enthusiasm given to the students.Safety and success is for everyone.Thanks
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 31, 2008

I rated the school back in June 2004 (see post below). At that time, I couldn't have been more pleased. I also enjoyed the following few years when Ms. Morrison was our principal. I loved this school so much that I joined the PTA and became the President. We enjoyed many successes under the leadership of the past Principal. Things have dramatically changed this year under different leadership. We are currently working to move our 2nd daughter to another nearby public elementary school. We are hoping that the superintendent will allow this change. The intense and negative environment is causing anxiety for my child and we must seek a change (even if it means finding a private school).
—Submitted by Melinda Phillips, a parent


Posted December 4, 2003

We have been at Cooleemee for three years and find it to be the best school in the area. We came from a private school and were very nervous about attending a public school. We could not be more pleased. We feel that Mr. Campbell (Principal)provides the strong leadership and support the staff at Cooleemee. The teachers and staff strive to help every child be successful.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 10, 2003

Well this is my first year with Cooleemee Elementary. We are just going into the fourth day of Kindergarten. My son and I are very impressed with the way the staff has made this new transition easier on us over a period of time. I enjoyed getting prepared for this year and Im glad they didnt just 'Throw it on us' at one time. They did it over a period of time starting at the early part of this year...I am looking forward to my son's future here at Cooleemee...Keep up the good work Cooleemee!
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 83% in 2012.

78 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
86%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

78 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
56%

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
62%

2009

 
 
66%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Math

The state average for Math was 85% in 2012.

84 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
73%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.

84 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
65%

2009

 
 
60%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Math

The state average for Math was 82% in 2012.

75 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
86%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.

75 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
70%
Science

The state average for Science was 76% in 2012.

75 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
60%

2011

 
 
44%

2010

 
 
43%

2009

 
 
48%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Math

All Students78%
Female79%
Male77%
Black83%
Asiann/a
Hispanic71%
Multiracial67%
American Indiann/a
White82%
Economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Students with disabilities77%
Non-disabled students79%
Limited English proficiency62%
Proficient in English82%
Academically giftedn/a

Reading

All Students56%
Female65%
Male46%
Black33%
Asiann/a
Hispanic47%
Multiracial33%
American Indiann/a
White65%
Economically disadvantaged51%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilities39%
Non-disabled students60%
Limited English proficiency31%
Proficient in English62%
Academically giftedn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data for that group is not reported.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Math

All Students92%
Female92%
Male91%
Black86%
Asiann/a
Hispanic89%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Students with disabilities89%
Non-disabled students92%
Limited English proficiency>95%
Proficient in English91%
Academically gifted>95%

Reading

All Students81%
Female84%
Male76%
Black71%
Asiann/a
Hispanic72%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White84%
Economically disadvantaged77%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Students with disabilities67%
Non-disabled students83%
Limited English proficiency63%
Proficient in English83%
Academically gifted>95%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data for that group is not reported.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Math

All Students80%
Female85%
Male76%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic93%
Multiracial75%
American Indiann/a
White78%
Economically disadvantaged79%
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Students with disabilities33%
Non-disabled students86%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English79%
Academically gifted>95%

Reading

All Students81%
Female85%
Male78%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic86%
Multiracial88%
American Indiann/a
White80%
Economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Students with disabilities67%
Non-disabled students83%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English82%
Academically gifted>95%

Science

All Students60%
Female65%
Male56%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic43%
Multiracial75%
American Indiann/a
White63%
Economically disadvantaged61%
Not economically disadvantaged58%
Students with disabilities56%
Non-disabled students61%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English63%
Academically gifted>95%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data for that group is not reported.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 62% 53%
Hispanic 24% 13%
Black 8% 26%
Two or more races 6% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 2%
Asian 0% 2%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 82%N/A50%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Karen Stephens
Associations
  • SACS
Fax number
  • (336) 284-6618

Resources

Extra learning resources offered
  • Title I Schoolwide program (SWP)
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136 Marginal St
Cooleemee, NC 27014
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Phone: (336) 284-2581

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