Serving 666 students in grades 3-5, Cook Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 666 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Cook Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Sparks, GA, covering approximately 233.2 square miles, with an average distance of 8.8 miles from the school to the zone's edge and a typical drive time of 15-20 minutes. The furthest edge of the zone is located 13.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cook Elementary School's student population of 666 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
666 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Cook Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cook Elementary School is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1384 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Hispanic
12%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Black
33%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
White
47%
34%
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Two or more races
7%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
63%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cook Elementary School's ranking?
Cook Elementary School is ranked #1384 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Cook Elementary School often compared to?
Cook Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cook County Middle School, Cook High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Cook Elementary School?
666 students attend Cook Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Cook Elementary School students are White, 33% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cook Elementary School?
Cook Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cook Elementary School offer ?
Cook Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cook Elementary School part of?
Cook Elementary School is part of Cook County School District.
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