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Captain Cooper Elementary

Highway 1, Big Sur, CA 93920, United States

+1 (831) 667-2452

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Captain Cooper Elementary Overview

About This School

Captain Cooper Elementary is a public elementary in Big Sur, California, serving 47 students in grades K-5. The school maintains a small learning environment with a 9:1 student-teacher ratio and a staff of five teachers. These educators earn an average annual salary of $138,155, while the school provides counseling services at a ratio of 78 students per counselor. Students at the school are 64% female and 36% male. The student body is composed of 53% Hispanic, 38% White, and 9% individuals identifying with two or more races.

Total Students

K-5

9:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

5 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts0%

Mathematics0%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

K-5

County

Monterey County

Students per Counselor

78:1

Captain Cooper Elementary Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

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English Language Arts

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Mathematics

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Science

Class Information

9:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 5.5:1

State Avg: 20.5:1

Students per Counselor

Captain Cooper Elementary Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$138,155

City Avg: $100,233

State Avg: $106,740

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio9:1

Students per Counselor78:1

Captain Cooper Elementary Student Demographics

Student Body

36.17%

Male

63.83%

Female

Total Enrollment: 47 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White38.3%

Hispanic53.19%

Asian0%

Black0%

Two or More Races8.51%

Native American0%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Captain Cooper Elementary

Q: What is Captain Cooper Elementary?

A: Captain Cooper Elementary is a elementary public located in Big Sur.

Q: How many students attend Captain Cooper Elementary?

A: Captain Cooper Elementary has approximately 47 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Captain Cooper Elementary?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Captain Cooper Elementary is 9:1.

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Detailed Information about Captain Cooper Elementary

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: May 2026. See methodology →

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About Captain Cooper Elementary - Big Sur, CA

Quick Facts about Captain Cooper Elementary
School Name	Captain Cooper Elementary
School Type	public
Grade Levels	K-5
Location	Highway 1, Big Sur, CA 93920, Big Sur, CA
County	Monterey County
Phone	+1 (831) 667-2452
Total Students	47
Student-Teacher Ratio	9:1
Full-Time Teachers	5
Rating	/10
ELA Proficiency	%
Math Proficiency	%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Captain Cooper Elementary

What is Captain Cooper Elementary?

Captain Cooper Elementary is a elementary public located in Big Sur.

How many students attend Captain Cooper Elementary?

Captain Cooper Elementary has approximately 47 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Captain Cooper Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Captain Cooper Elementary is 9:1.

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