Johnson Co Central Elem-cook

407 N 1st St
Cook, NE 68329
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%
Serving 83 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Johnson Co Central Elem-cook ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 83 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : Top 30% in NE
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Johnson Co Central Elem-cook ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:

School Overview

Johnson Co Central Elem-cook's student population of 83 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
83 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
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School Rankings

Johnson Co Central Elem-cook ranks within the top 30% of all 902 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Johnson Co Central Elem-cook is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NE)
#257 out of 902 schools
(Top 30%)
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50-54%
46%
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55-59%
48%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
23%
21%
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Black
n/a
7%
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White
75%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
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0.39
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
33%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Johnson Co Central Elem-cook's ranking?
Johnson Co Central Elem-cook is ranked #257 out of 902 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Nebraska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NE state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% NE state average).
How many students attend Johnson Co Central Elem-cook?
83 students attend Johnson Co Central Elem-cook.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Johnson Co Central Elem-cook students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Johnson Co Central Elem-cook?
Johnson Co Central Elem-cook has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Johnson Co Central Elem-cook offer ?
Johnson Co Central Elem-cook offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Johnson Co Central Elem-cook part of?
Johnson Co Central Elem-cook is part of Johnson Co Central Public Schs School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 83 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

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