Cook Elementary School

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Cook Elementary School ranks 701 st of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Cook Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades 3-5 in Sparks, Georgia, with 634 students. The school is part of the Cook County School District, which is ranked 75 out of 203 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Cook Elementary consistently underperforms the state average on the Milestones Assessment, with only 27.4% of 3rd graders proficient in English Language Arts compared to the state average of 38.4%. The school also lags behind the Cook County district average on these assessments. With a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger, Cook Elementary has a low statewide ranking, placing between 692-908 out of over 1,200 Georgia elementary schools in recent years. The school's extremely high free/reduced lunch rate, around 83%, indicates the student population faces significant socioeconomic challenges.

When comparing Cook Elementary to other nearby schools, such as Pine Grove Elementary in Lowndes County, it consistently underperforms by a wide margin on state assessments. The relatively low per-student spending at Cook Elementary, between $7,223 to $8,450, may also contribute to its weaker academic outcomes compared to higher-performing nearby schools. Cook Elementary has been a low-performing school for many years, suggesting the school has struggled to make meaningful improvements over an extended period.

Detail:

Public 3-5

1512 N Elm St
Sparks, GA 31647

(229) 549-6250

District: Cook County

SchoolDigger Rank:
701^st of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,450

Students who attend Cook Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Cook County Middle School
High:	Cook High School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.0

Number of students: 640

Racial breakdown:

White:

48.6%

African American:

33.8%

Hispanic:

10.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 79.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Cook Elementary School ranks worse than 56.2% of elementary schools in Georgia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 39.63. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (48.6%), African American (33.8%), Hispanic (10.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 79.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cook Elementary School is 11. (See more...)

Compare Cook Elementary School employs 57.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cook Elementary School is $8,450.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Cook Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Cook County:

SchoolDigger ranks Cook County 75^th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Cook Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	GA State Percentile
2006	62.95	463^rd	1101	57.9%
2007	52.77	615^th	1125	45.3%
2008	40.67	757^th	1134	33.2%
2009	53.09	595^th	1133	47.5%
2010	69.94	377^th	1183	68.1%
2011	58.37	596^th	1212	50.8%
2012	56.87	629^th	1201	47.6%
2013	49.22	754^th	1225	38.4%
2014	39.15	897^th	1231	27.1%
2015	43.68	655^th	1240	47.2%
2016	33.24	826^th	1233	33.0%
2017	27.29	885^th	1205	26.6%
2018	27.12	880^th	1209	27.2%
2019	26.46	908^th	1234	26.4%
2021	39.11	692^nd	1214	43.0%
2022	34.25	790^th	1244	36.5%
2023	36.19	754^th	1242	39.3%
2024	39.63	701^st	1248	43.8%

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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Cook Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2006	434	294	7	42	3	n/a	n/a	7	787
2007	411	283	11	43	3	n/a	n/a	7	758
2008	425	256	6	42	1	n/a	n/a	9	739
2009	415	260	7	55	0	n/a	n/a	11	748
2010	409	242	9	71	1	0	23	0	755
2011	395	253	14	77	1	0	22	0	762
2012	371	232	16	68	0	0	27	0	714
2013	389	218	11	65	0	0	25	0	708
2014	383	233	12	53	0	0	23	0	704
2015	402	240	10	46	2	0	22	0	722
2016	402	246	9	58	1	0	18	0	734
2017	393	255	4	68	0	1	21	0	742
2018	370	257	6	86	1	1	15	0	736
2019	365	252	5	85	0	1	22	0	730
2020	381	232	5	79	1	0	21	0	719
2021	362	197	5	83	1	0	26	0	674
2022	335	208	4	86	1	0	37	0	671
2023	316	197	1	77	2	0	41	0	634
2024	311	216	3	68	0	0	42	0	640

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 Cook Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2006	787	47.5	16.6	70.4
2007	758	49.0	15.5	67
2008	739	48.5	15.2	65.6
2009	748	50.0	15.0	71.6
2010	755	47.0	16.0	74.2
2011	762	46.0	16.5	72.4
2012	714	46.0	15.5	75.2
2013	708	44.0	16.0	70.2
2014	704	46.0	15.3	73
2015	722	46.0	15.6	86.1
2016	734	46.0	15.9	84.1
2017	742	46.2	16.0	84.1
2018	736	46.6	15.7	84.1
2019	730	47.8	15.2	84.1
2020	719	48.6	14.7	83.2
2021	674	47.7	14.1	83.2
2022	671	48.2	13.9	n/a
2023	634	54.4	11.6	83.1
2024	640	57.8	11.0	79.1

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 Cook Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2006	787	47.5	16.6	70.4
2007	758	49.0	15.5	67
2008	739	48.5	15.2	65.6
2009	748	50.0	15.0	71.6
2010	755	47.0	16.0	74.2
2011	762	46.0	16.5	72.4
2012	714	46.0	15.5	75.2
2013	708	44.0	16.0	70.2
2014	704	46.0	15.3	73
2015	722	46.0	15.6	86.1
2016	734	46.0	15.9	84.1
2017	742	46.2	16.0	84.1
2018	736	46.6	15.7	84.1
2019	730	47.8	15.2	84.1
2020	719	48.6	14.7	83.2
2021	674	47.7	14.1	83.2
2022	671	48.2	13.9	n/a
2023	634	54.4	11.6	83.1
2024	640	57.8	11.0	79.1

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 Cook Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$924 (12.8%)	$6,298 (87.2%)	$7,222
2018	$947 (12.0%)	$6,968 (88.0%)	$7,915
2019	$823 (9.7%)	$7,627 (90.3%)	$8,450

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Cook 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 908^th of 1234 Elementary schools	Ranks 754^th of 1242 Elementary schools	12.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Cook Elementary School)	28.8	31.9	3.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Cook County)	28.8	31.9	3.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	38.6	3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Cook Elementary School)	42.5	44.2	1.7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Cook County)	42.5	44.2	1.7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	52	45.6	6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Cook Elementary School)	21.3	19.7	1.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Cook County)	21.3	19.7	1.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	36.1	5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Cook Elementary School)	27.2	35.1	7.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Cook County)	27.2	35.1	7.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	49	45.7	3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Cook Elementary School)	29.1	34.1	5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Cook County)	29.1	34.1	5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	45	41.6	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Cook Elementary School)	23.4	13	10.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Cook County)	23.4	13	10.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	41	37.4	3.6%
5th Grade Science (Cook Elementary School)	36.9	35.1	1.8%
5th Grade Science (Cook County)	36.9	35.1	1.8%
5th Grade Science (Georgia)	43	40	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	730	634	13.2%
African American	252	197	21.8%
American Indian	0	2
Asian	5	1	80%
Hispanic	85	77	9.4%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	365	316	13.4%
Two or More Races	22	41	86.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	84.1%	83.1%	1%

Schools Near Cook Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2024)			Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2024)			Milestones Assessment Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Cook Elementary School	Public	3-5	1512 N Elm St	Sparks	31647	Cook County	Cook County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 549-6250	640	58	11.0	79.1%	311 (48.6%)	216 (33.8%)	68 (10.6%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (6.6%)	39.6	701^st of 1248 public elementary schools	43.8%		36.2	754^th of 1242 public elementary schools	39.3%	53	27.4	32.4	37.9	38.1	42.7	21.8	43.8	$8,450	$823	$7,627
Cook Primary School	Public	PK, KG-2	1531 Patterson St	Adel	31620	Cook County	Cook County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 549-7713	811	66	12.3	81.1%	370 (45.6%)	258 (31.8%)	97 (12.0%)	5 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	81 (10.0%)								(n/a)								$9,918	$1,254	$8,665
Berrien Elementary School	Public	3-5	802 Middle School Cir	Nashville	31639	Berrien County	Berrien County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 686-2939	667	43	15.6	69.9%	481 (72.1%)	76 (11.4%)	68 (10.2%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (5.7%)	75.9	279^th of 1248 public elementary schools	77.6%		76.2	272^nd of 1242 public elementary schools	78.1%	7	44.2	43.2	57.4	59.2	73.7	55.8	52.3	$8,489	$1,376	$7,113
Hahira Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	350 Claudia Dr	Hahira	31632	Lowndes County	Lowndes County	No	No	No	No	(229) 316-8600	778	55	14.1	51.7%	561 (72.1%)	106 (13.6%)	70 (9.0%)	5 (0.6%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (4.2%)	90.5	129^th of 1248 public elementary schools	89.7%		91.1	120^th of 1242 public elementary schools	90.3%	9	63.8	43.1	77.2	76.2	73.6	85.0	77.0	$8,753	$561	$8,193
Berrien Primary School	Public	PK, KG-2	1427 N Davis St	Nashville	31639	Berrien County	Berrien County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 686-7438	815	55	14.8	68.0%	565 (69.3%)	80 (9.8%)	89 (10.9%)	7 (0.9%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	73 (9.0%)								(n/a)								$9,362	$1,630	$7,732
Odom Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2902 Sardis Church Rd	Moultrie	31788	Colquitt County	Colquitt County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 324-3313	523	40	13.1	100.0%	122 (23.3%)	71 (13.6%)	303 (57.9%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (4.4%)	27	891^st of 1248 public elementary schools	28.6%		25.4	909^th of 1242 public elementary schools	26.8%	18	18.3	26.8	28.2	25.8	47.9	24.7	27.1	$8,895	$1,030	$7,865
North Brooks Elementary School	Public	K-5	10295 Coffee Rd	Morven	31638	Brooks County	Brooks County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 588-2344	347	30	11.5	93.1%	181 (52.2%)	99 (28.5%)	45 (13.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (5.5%)	28.5	879^th of 1248 public elementary schools	29.6%		33.2	793^rd of 1242 public elementary schools	36.2%	86	28.1	18.8	26.6	31.6	46.9	18.8	29.7	$11,583	$2,032	$9,551
Omega Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	150 College Ave	Omega	31775	Tift County	Tift County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 387-2418	320	24	13.3	94.1%	117 (36.6%)	51 (15.9%)	145 (45.3%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.3%)	47.3	600^th of 1248 public elementary schools	51.9%		38.4	714^th of 1242 public elementary schools	42.5%	114	48.2	27.0	35.4	64.3	37.8	31.3	20.8	$10,179	$846	$9,333
Pine Grove Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4175 River Rd	Valdosta	31605	Lowndes County	Lowndes County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 245-2297	645	52	12.3	67.4%	330 (51.2%)	180 (27.9%)	74 (11.5%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	55 (8.5%)	76.8	268^th of 1248 public elementary schools	78.5%		89	141^st of 1242 public elementary schools	88.6%	127	45.6	51.0	46.8	56.7	76.0	60.8	53.2	$8,489	$504	$7,985
Norman Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	249 W Weeks St	Norman Park	31771	Colquitt County	Colquitt County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 769-3612	599	44	13.5	79.3%	344 (57.4%)	41 (6.8%)	193 (32.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (3.2%)	51.4	551^st of 1248 public elementary schools	55.8%		42.3	653^rd of 1242 public elementary schools	47.4%	102	31.3	26.3	47.4	55.4	61.3	37.9	32.6	$9,410	$837	$8,573

Frequently Asked Questions about Cook Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Cook Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Cook Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Cook County Middle School
High : Cook High School

Is Cook Elementary School a good school?

Cook Elementary School ranks 701^st of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Cook Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 640 students attended Cook Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Cook Elementary School?

Students at Cook Elementary School are 49% White, 34% African American, 11% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races.

What district is Cook Elementary School in?

Cook County

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