H D Cooke Elementary School
Tel:
(202)939-5390
- H D Cooke Elementary School serves 404 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the District of Columbia state average of 29%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the District of Columbia state average of 31%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- H D Cooke Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in District of Columbia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the District of Columbia state level of 13:1.
- Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the District of Columbia state average of 89%.
Top Placements
H D Cooke Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in District of Columbia for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
- H D Cooke Elementary School's student population of 404 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 404 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 37 teachers |
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School Comparison
- H D Cooke Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 204 schools in District of Columbia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 11:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of H D Cooke Elementary School is 0.55, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (DC) |
| Overall School Rank (16-17) | #93 out of 204 schools (Top 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 29% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 15-19% | 31% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 |
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| Asian | 3% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 61% | 16% |
| Black | 28% | 69% |
| White | 7% | 11% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.55 | 0.50 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | n/a | n/a |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | n/a |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | District Of Columbia School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, DC Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to H D Cooke Elementary School is Benjamin Banneker High School (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school and elementary school is Howard University Middle School Of Math And Science Pcs (0.2 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Washington Howard University Middle School Of Math And Science Pcs Charter School
Grades: 6-8 | 278 students
0.2 miles
405 Howard Pl Nw
Washington, DC 20059
(202)806-7725 0.2 6-8 278 - Washington Benjamin Banneker High School Magnet School
Grades: 9-12 | 482 students
0.4 miles
800 Euclid St Nw
Washington, DC 20001
(202)671-6320 0.4 9-12 482 - Washington Cleveland Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 317 students
0.5 miles
1825 8th St Nw
Washington, DC 20001
(202)939-4380 0.5 PK-5 317 - Washington Creative Minds International Pcs Charter School
Grades: PK-7 | 441 students
0.5 miles
3700 North Capitol St Nw
Washington, DC 20011
(202)588-0370 0.5 PK-7 441 - Washington Harmony Dc Pcs School Of Excellence Charter School
Grades: K-5 | 94 students
0.6 miles
62 T St Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202)529-7500 0.6 K-5 94
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