Cooper Elementary School
Principal: Chi Ethridge
555 Ozora Road, Loganville, GA 30052
School Highlights
The following school highlights showcase how Cooper Elementary School is fulfilling Gwinnett County Public School's four strategic priorities of Empathy, Equity, Effectiveness, and Excellence. Visit the School Profile Dashboard to find more detailed data on our school.
Creating Wonder, Opportunity, and Worth for Every Student
Throughout the 2025–2026 school year, Cooper Elementary remained committed to our vision of creating Wonder, Opportunity, and Worth for Everyone. Every decision, program, and initiative was designed to ensure that students felt valued, challenged, supported, and inspired. From classroom instruction to schoolwide celebrations, Cooper continued to build a culture where every child had opportunities to learn, grow, and shine.
Students Demonstrated Strong Reading Growth
One of Cooper's greatest accomplishments this year was student growth in literacy. Every grade level met its Language Arts typical growth goal on the iReady assessment, demonstrating the effectiveness of our teachers, intervention programs, and commitment to high-quality instruction. These results reflect the hard work of students, staff, and families working together to support reading achievement.
Recognition as a CharacterStrong Spotlight School
Cooper was honored to be recognized as a CharacterStrong Certified Spotlight School, highlighting our commitment to belonging, well-being, and student engagement. Through CharacterStrong lessons, TIGER Traits, and our WOW culture, students learned important life skills such as empathy, responsibility, perseverance, and respect while building positive relationships with others.
Students Felt a Strong Sense of Belonging
Creating a place where every child feels welcomed and connected remained a priority. Student survey results showed continued growth in the area of belonging, reflecting our intentional focus on relationships, inclusion, and school culture. Through buddy classrooms, WOW Wednesdays, student leadership opportunities, and daily interactions, students experienced a school environment where they knew they mattered.
Celebrating Student Success All Year Long
Students were recognized throughout the year for academic achievement, growth, attendance, positive behavior, and demonstration of TIGER Traits. Programs such as Tigers of the Month, WOW Charms, Tiger Bucks, and WOW Wednesday celebrations allowed us to celebrate the many ways students contribute to our school community and reinforced the positive behaviors that help everyone succeed.
Inclusive Opportunities for Every Learner
Cooper continued to expand opportunities for all students through our commitment to inclusive practices. Through our Adapted WOW initiatives and collaborative support systems, students with disabilities were able to fully participate in school experiences, celebrations, leadership opportunities, and learning activities. Our belief that every student deserves opportunities to belong and thrive remained at the heart of our work.
Family Partnerships Remained Strong
Families continued to play a critical role in student success. More than 1,280 parent-teacher conferences were held during the school year, demonstrating the strong partnership between home and school. Parents remained actively involved through ParentSquare communications, school events, volunteer opportunities, and ongoing collaboration with teachers and staff.
Exciting Schoolwide Events Created Lasting Memories
Students participated in numerous experiences that made learning meaningful and memorable. Events such as Culture Fest, Stone Soup Week, WOW Wednesdays, field trips, family engagement nights, academic celebrations, and our Champions of the Milestones Pep Rally provided opportunities for students to connect, learn, and celebrate together while creating lasting memories.
Positive Behavior and School Culture Continued to Thrive
Through our PBIS framework, Tiger Bucks program, school store, and schoolwide expectations centered on our TIGER Traits, students were encouraged to make positive choices and contribute to a respectful learning environment. These efforts helped strengthen our culture of kindness, responsibility, and respect while supporting student success both inside and outside the classroom.
A Commitment to Continuous Growth and Excellence
Cooper's staff remained dedicated to continuous improvement through professional learning, collaborative planning, and data-driven decision making. Teachers and leaders worked together to refine instructional practices, support individual student needs, and ensure all students had access to high-quality learning experiences. This commitment to excellence continues to position Cooper as a school where students are prepared for future success while experiencing Wonder, Opportunity, and Worth every day.
Overall LSPI Summary
Cooper Elementary made significant progress in strengthening academic growth systems, supporting student belonging, and fostering meaningful family engagement. The school's investment in collaborative planning, data-driven decision-making, PBIS, MTSS, CharacterStrong, and WOW initiatives contributed to positive outcomes, particularly in literacy growth and school connectedness. While mathematics growth, student well-being, and student satisfaction remain opportunities for improvement, the overall results demonstrate a school committed to continuous improvement and creating Wonder, Opportunity, and Worth for Everyone.