H D Cooke Elementary School
Tel:
(202)939-5390
- H D Cooke Elementary School serves 420 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.
- The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the District of Columbia state level of 11:1.
- Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the District of Columbia state average of 90%.
Top Placements
H D Cooke Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in District of Columbia for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- H D Cooke Elementary School's student population of 420 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 420 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 42 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- H D Cooke Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 10:1 has decreased from 11:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of H D Cooke Elementary School is 0.56, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (DC) |
| Overall School Rank | #83 out of 200 schools (Top 50%) | |
| 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 | 10:1 | 11:1 |
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| Asian | 5% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 59% | 16% |
| Black | 31% | 70% |
| White | 4% | 10% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.56 | 0.48 |
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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 | of Columbia Public s School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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 is Howard University Middle School Of Math And Science Pcs (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Howard University Middle School Of Math And Science Pcs (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Washington Howard University Middle School Of Math And Science Pcs Charter School
Grades: 6-8 | 279 students
0.2 miles
405 Howard Pl Nw
Washington, DC 20059
(202)806-7725 0.2 6-8 279 - Washington Benjamin Banneker High 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 | 321 students
0.5 miles
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Washington, DC 20001
(202)939-4380 0.5 PK-5 321 - Washington Creative Minds International Pcs Charter School
Grades: PK-6 | 341 students
0.5 miles
3700 North Capitol St Nw
Washington, DC 20011
(202)588-0370 0.5 PK-6 341 - Washington Harmony Dc Pcs School Of Excellence Charter School
Grades: K-5 | 97 students
0.6 miles
62 T St Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202)529-7500 0.6 K-5 97
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