Cook Elementary School serves 343 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 65-69% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 81%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 75-79% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 93%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was equal to the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
343 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)65-69%
81%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)75-79%
93%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
3%
18%
Black
95%
36%
White
1%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 81% GA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 93% GA state average).
How many students attend Cook Elementary School?
343 students attend Cook Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Cook Elementary School students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cook Elementary School?
Cook Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cook Elementary School offer ?
Cook Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Cook Elementary School part of?
Cook Elementary School is part of Atlanta Public Schools School District.
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