H.D. Cooke Elementary School

Summary:

H.D. Cooke Elementary School is a public elementary school in Washington, DC, serving 379 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) district, which is ranked 26 out of 47 districts in DC and has a 2-star rating.

Despite having a relatively low student-teacher ratio and higher per-student spending than nearby schools, H.D. Cooke Elementary has consistently underperformed academically compared to the DCPS district and the overall District of Columbia. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 14.3% of 3rd graders, 21.4% of 4th graders, and 24.1% of 5th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, significantly lower than the DCPS and District of Columbia averages. The school's Mathematics proficiency rates were even lower, with only 11.9% of 3rd graders, 14.3% of 4th graders, and 9.1% of 5th graders reaching proficiency. As a result, H.D. Cooke Elementary has seen a significant decline in its statewide ranking, from 33rd out of 120 DC elementary schools in 2017-2018 to 93rd out of 126 schools in 2023-2024, and its SchoolDigger rating has dropped from 4 stars to 1 star.

In contrast, some nearby schools, such as Bancroft Elementary and Oyster-Adams Bilingual School, have consistently outperformed the district and city averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics, with Bancroft Elementary ranking among the top 25 elementary schools in DC. The high percentage of Hispanic and English Language Learner students at H.D. Cooke Elementary, combined with its low ranking for students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, suggest that the school may be facing significant challenges related to socioeconomic factors that could be impacting academic achievement.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 2525 17th St. NW
       Washington, DC  20009


(202) 939-5390

District: District of Columbia Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
93rd of 126 District Of Columbia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $31,083 Help


Students who attend H.D. Cooke Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Cardozo Education Campus
    Columbia Heights Education Campus

Student/teacher ratio:  8.6 Help
Number of students:  389

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
54.0%
African American:
36.5%
White:
4.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details H.D. Cooke Elementary School ranks worse than 73.8% of elementary schools in District Of Columbia. It also ranks 57th among 75 ranked elementary schools in the District of Columbia Public Schools. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 27.91. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (54%), African American (36.5%), White (4.9%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at H.D. Cooke Elementary School is 8.6, which is the 15th best among 75 elementary schools in the District of Columbia Public Schools. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at H.D. Cooke Elementary School is $31,083, which is the 33rd highest among 75 elementary schools in the District of Columbia Public Schools.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

H.D. Cooke Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks H.D. Cooke Elementary School 93rd of 126 District Of Columbia public elementary schools. (See H.D. Cooke Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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District of Columbia Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks District of Columbia Public Schools 27th of 47 District Of Columbia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for H.D. Cooke Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at H.D. Cooke Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 40.31 64th 111 42.3%
2011 30.09 81st 111 27.0%
2012 28.37 83rd 112 25.9%
2014 29.83 74th 109 32.1%
2015 29.38 61st 97 37.1%
2016 44.80 45th 99 54.5%
2017 49.23 44th 108 59.3%
2018 62.84 33rd 120 72.5%
2019 60.98 40th 122 67.2%
2022 17.45 89th 97 8.2%
2023 27.54 94th 128 26.6%
2024 27.91 93rd 126 26.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at H.D. Cooke Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.55 3rd 25 88.0%
2019 73.92 3rd 25 88.0%
2023 35.87 12th 19 36.8%
2024 40.09 13th 18 27.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at H.D. Cooke Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 16.57 8th 8 0.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at H.D. Cooke Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 39.47 36th 53 32.1%
2024 26.25 43rd 55 21.8%
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Rank History for Female students at H.D. Cooke Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.11 35th 110 68.2%
2019 54.03 48th 117 59.0%
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Rank History for At Risk students at H.D. Cooke Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.15 13th 90 85.6%
2019 60.90 28th 91 69.2%
2022 20.11 23rd 27 14.8%
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Rank History for Male students at H.D. Cooke Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.37 30th 113 73.5%
2019 64.89 31st 113 72.6%
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Rank History for African American students at H.D. Cooke Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.80 29th 100 71.0%
2019 41.37 59th 106 44.3%
2024 45.05 30th 63 52.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at H.D. Cooke Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.62 5th 29 82.8%
2019 69.76 3rd 30 90.0%
2022 15.47 16th 18 11.1%
2023 20.03 20th 22 9.1%
2024 23.34 27th 30 10.0%
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Data source: test scores: D.C. Office of the State Superintendent of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for H.D. Cooke Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 3 303 10 316 2 n/a n/a 0 634
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 636 636
1990 5 257 11 278 0 n/a n/a 0 551
1991 3 214 6 247 0 n/a n/a 0 470
1992 1 204 6 213 0 n/a n/a 0 424
1993 1 204 11 181 0 n/a n/a 0 397
1994 0 208 5 198 0 n/a n/a 0 411
1995 4 207 11 222 0 n/a n/a 0 444
1996 4 207 11 222 0 n/a n/a 0 444
1997 3 203 12 226 0 n/a n/a 0 444
1998 6 187 14 234 0 n/a n/a 0 441
1999 6 210 20 254 0 n/a n/a 0 490
2000 4 205 11 281 0 n/a n/a 0 501
2001 5 184 12 293 0 n/a n/a 0 494
2002 7 159 22 228 0 n/a n/a 0 416
2003 7 159 22 228 0 n/a n/a 0 416
2004 8 126 20 240 0 n/a n/a 0 394
2005 6 105 10 210 0 n/a n/a 0 331
2006 1 102 8 175 0 n/a n/a 0 286
2007 2 117 9 178 0 n/a n/a 0 306
2008 5 126 6 160 2 n/a n/a 0 299
2009 4 125 7 149 3 n/a n/a 0 288
2010 18 127 7 159 0 n/a n/a 0 311
2011 16 129 9 208 0 1 3 0 366
2012 19 127 13 233 0 0 5 0 397
2013 15 110 13 244 0 1 5 0 388
2014 5 117 10 262 0 0 2 0 396
2015 9 117 11 260 0 1 2 0 400
2016 17 126 15 233 0 1 5 0 397
2017 17 129 20 246 1 1 6 0 420
2018 28 112 14 244 0 1 5 0 404
2019 22 115 8 231 0 1 10 0 387
2020 31 114 12 237 1 1 11 0 407
2021 30 117 9 218 1 1 7 0 383
2022 36 99 7 216 1 0 7 0 366
2023 23 125 9 219 1 0 2 0 379
2024 19 142 11 210 2 1 4 0 389

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at H.D. Cooke Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 634 38.0 16.6 90.2
1989 636 45.0 14.1 89.9
1990 551 29.0 19.0 29.8
1991 470 24.0 19.5 23.2
1992 424 23.0 18.4 94.8
1993 397 21.0 18.9 95
1994 411 15.0 27.4 94.9
1995 444 21.0 21.1 94.8
1996 444 21.0 21.1 94.8
1997 444 21.0 21.1 94.8
1998 441 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 490 36.0 13.6 n/a
2000 501 38.0 13.2 93.6
2001 494 40.0 12.4 94.9
2002 416 n/a n/a 76.4
2003 416 n/a n/a 76.4
2004 394 44.0 9.0 80.7
2005 331 30.0 11.0 83.7
2006 286 46.0 6.2 85.7
2007 306 33.0 9.3 93.5
2008 299 7.0 42.7 81.3
2009 288 33.5 8.6 89.9
2010 311 33.0 9.4 91
2011 366 35.0 10.4 99.2
2012 397 34.0 11.6 44.8
2013 388 33.0 11.7 48.5
2014 396 36.0 11.0 99.2
2015 400 38.0 10.5 100
2016 397 38.0 10.4 100
2017 420 42.0 10.0 n/a
2018 404 37.0 10.9 n/a
2019 387 41.0 9.4 n/a
2020 407 37.0 11.0 n/a
2021 383 39.7 9.6 n/a
2022 366 39.4 9.2 n/a
2023 379 44.0 8.6 n/a
2024 389 45.0 8.6 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio H.D. Cooke Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 634 38.0 16.6 90.2
1989 636 45.0 14.1 89.9
1990 551 29.0 19.0 29.8
1991 470 24.0 19.5 23.2
1992 424 23.0 18.4 94.8
1993 397 21.0 18.9 95
1994 411 15.0 27.4 94.9
1995 444 21.0 21.1 94.8
1996 444 21.0 21.1 94.8
1997 444 21.0 21.1 94.8
1998 441 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 490 36.0 13.6 n/a
2000 501 38.0 13.2 93.6
2001 494 40.0 12.4 94.9
2002 416 n/a n/a 76.4
2003 416 n/a n/a 76.4
2004 394 44.0 9.0 80.7
2005 331 30.0 11.0 83.7
2006 286 46.0 6.2 85.7
2007 306 33.0 9.3 93.5
2008 299 7.0 42.7 81.3
2009 288 33.5 8.6 89.9
2010 311 33.0 9.4 91
2011 366 35.0 10.4 99.2
2012 397 34.0 11.6 44.8
2013 388 33.0 11.7 48.5
2014 396 36.0 11.0 99.2
2015 400 38.0 10.5 100
2016 397 38.0 10.4 100
2017 420 42.0 10.0 n/a
2018 404 37.0 10.9 n/a
2019 387 41.0 9.4 n/a
2020 407 37.0 11.0 n/a
2021 383 39.7 9.6 n/a
2022 366 39.4 9.2 n/a
2023 379 44.0 8.6 n/a
2024 389 45.0 8.6 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for H.D. Cooke Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,274 (10.3%) $19,889 (89.7%) $22,164
2020 $2,307 (11.2%) $18,351 (88.8%) $20,658
2021 $3,044 (13.1%) $20,155 (86.9%) $23,199
2022 $4,657 (17.2%) $22,495 (82.8%) $27,152
2023 $4,373 (14.1%) $26,709 (85.9%) $31,083

Data source: District Of Columbia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on H.D. Cooke Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 40th of 122 Elementary schoolsRanks 94th of 128 Elementary schools
 40.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (H.D. Cooke Elementary School)40.416.3
 24.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (District of Columbia Public Schools)43.237.4
 5.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (District Of Columbia)41.830.6
 11.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (H.D. Cooke Elementary School)31.912.5
 19.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (District of Columbia Public Schools)35.832.3
 3.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (District Of Columbia)33.126.1
 7%
4th Grade Mathematics (H.D. Cooke Elementary School)41.915.7
 26.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (District of Columbia Public Schools)39.734.8
 4.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (District Of Columbia)38.529.2
 9.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (H.D. Cooke Elementary School)52.426
 26.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (District of Columbia Public Schools)41.441.3
 0.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (District Of Columbia)38.234.7
 3.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (H.D. Cooke Elementary School)457.7
 37.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (District of Columbia Public Schools)33.428.8
 4.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (District Of Columbia)32.425.4
 7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (H.D. Cooke Elementary School)30.817.3
 13.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (District of Columbia Public Schools)36.438.1
 1.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (District Of Columbia)35.533.7
 1.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students387379
 2.1%
African American115125
 8.7%
American Indian01
Asian89
 12.5%
Hispanic231219
 5.2%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White2223
 4.5%
Two or More Races102
 80%


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Frequently Asked Questions about H.D. Cooke Elementary School

Students at H.D. Cooke Elementary School are 54% Hispanic, 37% African American, 5% White, 3% Asian, 1% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 389 students attended H.D. Cooke Elementary School.

H.D. Cooke Elementary School ranks 93rd of 126 District Of Columbia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Students who attend H.D. Cooke Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Cardozo Education Campus
High : Columbia Heights Education Campus


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the D.C. Office of the State Superintendent of Education.

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