Public elementary schoolGrades EE–5Garland ISD

Cooper Elementary

1200 Kingsbridge Dr, Garland, TX 75040 · (972) 675-3010

C
79 / 1002026 TEA rating
▲ Up 4 points from 2025Still a C, with a higher score than 2025 (75).
397students
13.7students per teacher
94.5%attendance
33rdof 45 Garland ISD elementary schools
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BAABCBCRings: 1 and 2 miles
This schoolPublic school (2026 grade)PrivateWhat’s coming

Rating history

Cooper Elementary has earned an A in 0 of its 6 A–F ratings since 2019.

TEA didn’t give A–F ratings in 2020 or 2021 (COVID). Scores are out of 100: 90+ is an A, 80–89 a B, 70–79 a C, 60–69 a D.

What makes up the 2026 grade

Student achievementD · 69

How students scored on STAAR tests.

School progressC · 79

How much students grew from last year, or how they did compared with schools with similar student populations.

Closing the gapsC · 79

How each student group did, including students from low-income families and English learners.

How students did on STAAR

Share of Cooper Elementary tests at each level in spring 2025, across all grades and subjects. The dark tick is the Garland ISD elementary school average.

Approaches grade level61%
Meets grade level35%
Garland ISD elementary schools: 48.4%
Masters grade level15%

Students and teachers

From TEA’s 2024–25 school report card (TAPR).

397students in 2024–25Up 4% from 381 the year before
13.7students per teacher29 full-time teachers
19.2average class sizeGarland ISD elementary schools: 20.7
6.6 yrsteachers’ average time in the district
$66,395average teacher base pay
88.4%from low-income familiesGarland ISD elementary schools: 73.9%
52.1%English learners
1.8%in gifted & talented
17.5%chronically absentMissed 10% or more of school days (2023–24)
Students by race and ethnicity
Hispanic 63.2%African American 13.6%White 12.6%Asian 7.1%Two or More Races 3.3%

Is a home zoned here?

Attendance zones change, and many homes near a school are zoned somewhere else. Before you buy or rent, confirm the address with Garland ISD (district website).

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What’s coming nearby

From Realust’s What’s Coming tracker, within 2 miles of Cooper Elementary.

Under constructionPrime Data Centers Garland campusFirst building 2027 · 1.5 mi away

Nearby schools

Closest elementary schools and private schools, by straight-line distance.

BEthridge ElementaryGarland ISD · 89 · 0.7 mi AParsons PK CenterGarland ISD · 92 · 0.8 mi AB H Freeman at Golden Meadows ElementaryGarland ISD · 91 · 0.9 mi BSpring Creek ElementaryGarland ISD · 85 · 1.4 mi CILTexas Garland ElementaryInternational Leadership of Texas (ILTexas) · 75 · 1.5 mi BWeaver ElementaryGarland ISD · 81 · 1.5 mi PGarland Christian AcademyPrivate · PK–12 · 1.3 mi PGood Shepherd SchoolPrivate · PK–8 · 1.6 mi PSt. Joseph Catholic SchoolPrivate · PK–8 · 2.3 mi
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Questions about Cooper Elementary

What is Cooper Elementary’s TEA rating?

Cooper Elementary earned a C (79 out of 100) in the Texas Education Agency’s 2026 A–F ratings, released in August 2026. It had a C (75) in 2025.

What grades does Cooper Elementary serve?

Grades EE–5. It’s part of Garland ISD, at 1200 Kingsbridge Dr in Garland.

How many students go to Cooper Elementary?

397 students in 2024–25, up 4% from 381 the year before. There are about 14 students for every teacher.

How does Cooper Elementary compare with other Garland ISD elementary schools?

Its 2026 score ranks 33rd of 45 Garland ISD elementary schools (tied with 2 others). 33% of them earned an A in 2026.

Which homes are zoned to Cooper Elementary?

Attendance zones can change from year to year. Use Garland ISD’s school locator or call the district to confirm an address before you buy or rent.

Sources: Texas Education Agency 2019–2026 A–F accountability ratings (2026 released August 2026); TEA 2024–25 Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR); TEA school directory; Realust What’s Coming tracker. District rankings and averages are Realust calculations from TEA data. Updated November 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.