Cook Elementary School serves 218 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 65-69% (which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 56%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 80-84% (which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 74%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 8% of the student body (majority American Indian and Asian), which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
218 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)65-69%
56%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)80-84%
74%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
American Indian
3%
2%
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
2%
12%
Black
n/a
12%
White
92%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN 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 56% MN state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 74% MN state average).
How many students attend Cook Elementary School?
218 students attend Cook Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Cook Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, 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 18:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Cook Elementary School offer ?
Cook Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Cook Elementary School part of?
Cook Elementary School is part of St. Louis County School District.
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