Serving 345 students in grades Kindergarten-6, A. G. Cook Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 76% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 345 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 76% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 81% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: A. J. Cook Elementary serves a central area in Garden Grove, CA, covering approximately 0.4 square miles. Families in the attendance zone can typically reach the school within 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge located about 0.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
A. G. Cook Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
A. G. Cook Elementary School's student population of 345 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
345 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
A. G. Cook Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of A. G. Cook Elementary School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#383 out of 9523 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
72%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
19%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
4%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
19%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A. G. Cook Elementary School's ranking?
A. G. Cook Elementary School is ranked #383 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
76% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 81% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend A. G. Cook Elementary School?
345 students attend A. G. Cook Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of A. G. Cook Elementary School students are Asian, 19% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of A. G. Cook Elementary School?
A. G. Cook Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does A. G. Cook Elementary School offer ?
A. G. Cook Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is A. G. Cook Elementary School part of?
A. G. Cook Elementary School is part of Garden Grove Unified School District.
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