Serving 446 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cook Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 446 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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Cook Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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Cook Elementary School's student population of 446 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
446 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
Cook Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cook Elementary School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5088 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
89%
53%
Black
3%
13%
White
5%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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Cook Elementary School is ranked #5088 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Cook Elementary School often compared to?
Cook Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mcbee Elementary School, Harmony School Of Science - Austin by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Cook Elementary School?
446 students attend Cook Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Cook Elementary School students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
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 Texas 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 Austin Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Cook Elementary School located?
Cook Elementary School is located in the North Austin Civic Association neighborhood of Austin, TX. There are 6 other public schools located in North Austin Civic Association.
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