At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 489
47
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
49%-16.3pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
9.4:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–5
Grade Span
Primary
Level
Overview
Captain Cooper Elementary is a public primary serving grades 0–5 in Big Sur, California. The school enrolls 47 students. It is part of the Carmel Unified district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
9.4:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictCarmel Unified
County6053
CityBig Sur
ZIP93920
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID060753000716
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment47
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino75.0%
Black / African American0.0%
Asian0.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native18.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races6.2%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
0.0%
Hispanic
75.0%
Black
0.0%
Asian
0.0%
Two+
6.2%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.