- BIRDNECK ELEM reported a higher students per counselor than W.T. COOKE ELEM (633:1 vs. 434.2:1).
- BIRDNECK ELEM reported a higher chronically absent students than W.T. COOKE ELEM (178 vs. 69).
- W.T. COOKE ELEM reported a higher gifted & talented than BIRDNECK ELEM (66 vs. 30).
- Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
BIRDNECK ELEM reported a higher chronically absent students than W.T. COOKE ELEM (178 vs. 69).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
W.T. COOKE ELEM reported a higher gifted & talented than BIRDNECK ELEM (66 vs. 30).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
BIRDNECK ELEM reported a higher violent incidents than W.T. COOKE ELEM (76 vs. 52).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
BIRDNECK ELEM reported a higher students per counselor than W.T. COOKE ELEM (633:1 vs. 434.2:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
15 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
W.T. COOKE ELEM
$14,887.91
BIRDNECK ELEM
$14,887.91
Local revenue share
W.T. COOKE ELEM
45.6%
BIRDNECK ELEM
45.6%
State revenue share
W.T. COOKE ELEM
42.5%
BIRDNECK ELEM
42.5%
Federal revenue share
W.T. COOKE ELEM
12%
BIRDNECK ELEM
12%
District chronic absenteeism rate
W.T. COOKE ELEM
16.9%
BIRDNECK ELEM
16.9%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Virginia Beach city
$90,685
Virginia Beach city
$90,685
Poverty rate
Virginia Beach city
8.4%
Virginia Beach city
8.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Virginia Beach city
40.4%
Virginia Beach city
40.4%
Unemployment rate
Virginia Beach city
2.7%
Virginia Beach city
2.7%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.