Cooke Elementary School serves 559 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Cooke Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 559 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cooke Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Cooke Elementary School's student population of 559 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
559 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cooke Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Cooke Elementary School is 0.55, 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
#4373 out of 8079 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
57%
53%
Black
2%
13%
White
36%
26%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cooke Elementary School's ranking?
Cooke Elementary School is ranked #4373 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Cooke Elementary School?
559 students attend Cooke Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Cooke Elementary School students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hawaiian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cooke Elementary School?
Cooke Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cooke Elementary School offer ?
Cooke Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Cooke Elementary School part of?
Cooke Elementary School is part of Cleburne Independent School District.
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