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.
- Tiger Trackers, Cooper Elementary’s running club, saw over 100 student participants this spring! The season culminated in an exciting race where Cooper tied for 1st place in participation among area schools—earning $350 to support our PBIS program. To top it off, three of our runners brought home 1st and 3rd place finishes in their age groups.
- Cooper Elementary is proud to have had a participant in GCPS’s inaugural Parent Ambassador Program—a valuable initiative designed to empower parents to take an active role in their child’s education. As a Parent Ambassador, our representative will play a key role in welcoming new families, sharing important information, and offering meaningful insight into both the academic and extracurricular experiences at Cooper. Her involvement will continue to strengthen the vital home-school connection and support a positive, inclusive school community.
- In the spring of 2025, thanks to the incredible teamwork of Cooper staff, their families, and Cooper parents, our Chicken Coop received a much-needed upgrade, complete with a new protective roof. This project ensured our 10 feathered friends stay safe and comfortable. We are especially grateful to an anonymous donor whose generous contribution of materials, tools, and funding made this improvement possible.
- On May 1, 2025, Cooper Elementary hosted its annual Culture Fest (International Night), celebrating the rich diversity of our school community, which represented over 70 countries. Families shared their heritage through interactive booths featuring food, music, fashion, and cultural traditions. The evening also included live performances and a vibrant fashion show, making the event a favorite among students, staff, families, and the community.
- To kick off Exceptional Children’s Week, Cooper’s special education department hosted a welcoming pancake breakfast for families. The event brought together 140 parents, teachers, and students, creating a wonderful opportunity for connection and celebration. We are grateful to our business partners and parents whose generous support made this event possible.
- On Thursday, February 20th, Cooper Elementary hosted its annual STEM Night, welcoming approximately 200 families for an exciting evening of discovery and exploration. The event featured hands-on activities, engaging experiments, and captivating demonstrations designed to spark curiosity and inspire a love for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. Highlights included the Georgia Mobile Dairy with a live milking cow, the STAR Lab portable planetarium, Georgia Tech’s Rotor Jackets drone races, and make-and-take math and STEM activities, among many others.
- Cooper Elementary held a special ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the addition of a new seesaw on the playground, generously donated by the Maximus Janton Foundation in loving memory of Max. We are deeply thankful for their support and for honoring his memory in a way that will bring joy and laughter to Cooper students for years to come.
- On January 30th, Cooper’s special education team hosted a Family Night to showcase the wide range of programs and support available to our students. Parents explored classrooms to learn about the Unique Reading and Math program, assistive technology devices, early learning opportunities in Pre-K, and how IRR teachers provide targeted support and specialized instruction. Community vendors were also on hand, offering information on summer camps, adapted sports, All Pro Dads, PBIS, PTO, and future employment opportunities. The event welcomed approximately 120 attendees.
- Throughout the school year, Cooper Elementary students proudly participated in several events that celebrated their academic achievements and social-emotional growth. Our Reader's Rally Team showcased incredible enthusiasm and teamwork as they competed in multiple rounds of a district-wide, quiz-bowl-style competition, demonstrating their knowledge of a pre-selected list of books. Cooper students also participated in the District-Wide Science Fair at Gas South Arena, sharing innovative projects and scientific thinking. Additionally, Cooper’s talented young artists were featured from March 4 to March 11 at the Instructional Support Center’s annual art gallery exhibition, which transformed the ISC lobby into an inspiring display of student-created paintings, drawings, pottery, jewelry, mixed media, and three-dimensional artwork.
- Throughout the year, Cooper students were honored as Tigers of the Month—nominated by both teachers and peers—for consistently demonstrating the core Tiger Traits: Trust, Integrity, Growth, Effort, and Respect. These students exemplified the values that define our school community.