T. S. Cooley Elementary Magnet School vs. A. A. Nelson Elementary School
Should I attend T. S. Cooley Elementary Magnet School or A. A. Nelson Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
T. S. Cooley Elementary Magnet School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
A. A. Nelson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 290 students in grades Kindergarten-5, T. S. Cooley Elementary Magnet School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥95% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Serving 704 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, A. A. Nelson Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-5
Total Students
290 students
704 students
% Male | % Female
44% | 56%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
40 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#6 out of 1237 schools in LA
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
#317 out of 1237 schools in LA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
52%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
46
Kindergarten Students
52
123
Grade 1 Students
52
119
Grade 2 Students
48
97
Grade 3 Students
51
114
Grade 4 Students
48
92
Grade 5 Students
39
113
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
7%
12%
% Hispanic
4%
6%
% Black
19%
28%
% White
65%
48%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
Diversity Score
0.54
0.68
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%