Serving 299 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Cookson Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 299 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cookson Elementary School's student population of 299 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
299 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cookson Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,137 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cookson Elementary School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1391 out of 3137 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
4%
7%
Black
7%
17%
White
77%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cookson Elementary School's ranking?
Cookson Elementary School is ranked #1391 out of 3,137 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Cookson Elementary School often compared to?
Cookson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Forest Elementary School, Concord Elementary School, Kyle Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% OH state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% OH state average).
How many students attend Cookson Elementary School?
299 students attend Cookson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Cookson Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cookson Elementary School?
Cookson Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Cookson Elementary School offer ?
Cookson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Cookson Elementary School part of?
Cookson Elementary School is part of Troy City School District.
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