Serving 290 students in grades Kindergarten-5, T. S. Cooley Elementary Magnet School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥95% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 290 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
T. S. Cooley Elementary Magnet School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
T. S. Cooley Elementary Magnet School's student population of 290 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
290 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
T. S. Cooley Elementary Magnet School ranks within the top 1% of all 1,237 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of T. S. Cooley Elementary Magnet School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6 out of 1237 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
2%
Hispanic
4%
9%
Black
19%
42%
White
65%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is T. S. Cooley Elementary Magnet School's ranking?
T. S. Cooley Elementary Magnet School is ranked #6 out of 1,237 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are T. S. Cooley Elementary Magnet School often compared to?
T. S. Cooley Elementary Magnet Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like A. A. Nelson Elementary School, Vincent Settlement Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% LA state average), while ≥95% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% LA state average).
How many students attend T. S. Cooley Elementary Magnet School?
290 students attend T. S. Cooley Elementary Magnet School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of T. S. Cooley Elementary Magnet School students are White, 19% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of T. S. Cooley Elementary Magnet School?
T. S. Cooley Elementary Magnet School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does T. S. Cooley Elementary Magnet School offer ?
T. S. Cooley Elementary Magnet School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is T. S. Cooley Elementary Magnet School part of?
T. S. Cooley Elementary Magnet School is part of Calcasieu Parish School District.
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