N. B. Cook Elementary School

1310 N 12th Ave
Pensacola, FL 32503
10/
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Top 10%
Serving 532 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, N. B. Cook Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 84% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 532 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • : Top 10% in FL
  • : 84% (Top 5%)
  • : 76% (Top 10%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

N. B. Cook Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

School Overview

N. B. Cook Elementary School's student population of 532 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
532 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers

School Rankings

N. B. Cook Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of N. B. Cook Elementary School is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (FL)
#235 out of 3704 schools
(Top 10%)
84%
52%
76%
52%
75-79%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
12%
37%
Black
25%
21%
White
50%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.67
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is N. B. Cook Elementary School's ranking?
N. B. Cook Elementary School is ranked #235 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are N. B. Cook Elementary School often compared to?
N. B. Cook Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like A. K. Suter Elementary School, Cordova Park Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend N. B. Cook Elementary School?
532 students attend N. B. Cook Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of N. B. Cook Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of N. B. Cook Elementary School?
N. B. Cook Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does N. B. Cook Elementary School offer ?
N. B. Cook Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is N. B. Cook Elementary School part of?
N. B. Cook Elementary School is part of Escambia School District.
In what neighborhood is N. B. Cook Elementary School located?
N. B. Cook Elementary School is located in the Southeast Pensacola neighborhood of Pensacola, FL. There are 4 other public schools located in Southeast Pensacola.

School Calendar

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Event
Date
Fall Break
November 24, 2025 (Monday)
Thanksgiving Break
November 27, 2025 (Thursday)
Spring Break
March 16, 2026 (Monday)
Half Day (11:30) - start of Summer Break
May 22, 2026 (Friday)

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 532 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 84% (Top 5%)
  • : 76% (Top 10%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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