N. B. Cook Elementary School

Summary:

N. B. Cook Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 514 students in grades PK-5 in Pensacola, Florida, which is part of the Escambia School District.

N. B. Cook Elementary consistently outperforms the Escambia district and the state of Florida in academic proficiency, with 91% of 3rd graders proficient in English Language Arts and Math, compared to 53% and 54% for the district, and 55% and 60% for the state, respectively. The school has been ranked among the top 10-15% of elementary schools in Florida, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Additionally, the student population is more racially diverse than nearby schools, with a higher percentage of White, African American, and Hispanic students. While the school has seen an increase in chronic absenteeism, reaching 9.8% in 2022-2023, it remains lower than the nearby Montclair Elementary School, Reinhardt Holm Elementary School, C. A. Weis Elementary School, Global Learning Academy, Brentwood Elementary School, Oakcrest Elementary School, Tap Pk Babies, Cordova Park Elementary School, A. K. Suter Elementary School, and O. J. Semmes Elementary School, which range from 40.9% to 60.7% chronic absenteeism.

The higher per-student spending at N. B. Cook Elementary, reaching $11,218 in the 2022-2023 school year, which is higher than the state average, suggests that the school and Escambia School District are allocating resources to support student learning. The school's consistent academic excellence, strong statewide rankings, and relatively low chronic absenteeism rates are all positive indicators of the school's effectiveness, though the increasing chronic absenteeism trend is a concern that the school and district should address to ensure that all students have the opportunity to succeed.


Detail:

Public, Magnet PK, KG-5

 1310 N 12th Ave
       Pensacola, FL  32503


(850) 595-6826

District: Escambia

SchoolDigger Rank:
158th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,218 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  14.6 Help
Number of students:  514

Racial breakdown:

White:
51.6%
African American:
25.3%
Hispanic:
10.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  44.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details N. B. Cook Elementary School ranks better than 93% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 2nd among 35 ranked elementary schools in the Escambia School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 90.54. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (51.6%), African American (25.3%), Hispanic (10.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 44.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at N. B. Cook Elementary School is 14.6, which is the 8th best among 35 elementary schools in the Escambia School District. (See more...)
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Compare N. B. Cook Elementary School employs 35 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at N. B. Cook Elementary School is $11,218, which is the 15th highest among 35 elementary schools in the Escambia School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Escambia:

SchoolDigger ranks Escambia 51st of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for N. B. Cook Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 85.44 204th 1688 87.9%
2007 84.95 217th 1786 87.8%
2008 78.79 337th 1789 81.2%
2009 81.40 292nd 1847 84.2%
2010 84.78 223rd 1919 88.4%
2011 89.70 114th 1985 94.3%
2012 94.31 57th 1984 97.1%
2013 91.12 122nd 2029 94.0%
2014 84.09 284th 2064 86.2%
2016 89.70 154th 2087 92.6%
2017 88.38 193rd 2112 90.9%
2018 88.71 184th 2118 91.3%
2019 91.49 112th 2182 94.9%
2021 90.45 173rd 2247 92.3%
2022 91.46 131st 2219 94.1%
2023 86.40 260th 2240 88.4%
2024 90.54 158th 2256 93.0%
See the entire list of Florida Elementary School Rankings!

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

N. B. Cook Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Florida Department of Education

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by a parent
Friday, August 26, 2011

Open Quote This is a liberal arts magnet school which offers dance, music, drama, and visual arts to the regular school curriculum. Teachers are very perceptive of children's needs because class size is not too big. There is a lot of parent participation and interest in students' education and it shows throughout the school. Good working relationship with parents, teachers, and students which makes for successful school. Close Quote



Enrollment information for N. B. Cook Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2000 425 184 6 12 6 n/a n/a 0 633
2001 417 181 8 13 3 n/a n/a 0 622
2002 446 235 17 20 3 n/a n/a 0 721
2003 446 235 17 20 3 n/a n/a 0 721
2004 430 238 17 21 1 n/a n/a 0 707
2005 417 217 12 21 2 n/a n/a 0 669
2006 362 192 11 13 1 n/a n/a 0 579
2007 366 189 12 18 1 n/a n/a 19 605
2008 369 185 11 18 3 n/a n/a 22 608
2009 377 179 12 18 3 n/a n/a 31 620
2010 426 145 11 11 5 n/a n/a 40 638
2011 462 122 12 38 6 2 38 0 680
2012 451 114 10 32 5 1 36 0 649
2013 442 122 11 28 3 1 33 0 640
2014 427 111 12 33 2 1 40 0 626
2015 408 85 11 32 2 1 46 0 585
2016 407 97 11 31 2 0 48 0 596
2017 386 116 10 33 2 0 52 0 599
2018 370 131 9 34 1 0 59 0 604
2019 347 123 8 41 1 0 58 0 578
2020 322 126 8 49 1 0 61 0 567
2021 313 122 16 51 1 0 50 0 553
2022 274 129 15 47 0 0 54 0 519
2023 265 130 17 54 0 0 48 0 514

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 N. B. Cook Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 633 35.0 18.1 43
2001 622 34.0 18.3 41.8
2002 721 38.0 19.0 39.4
2003 721 38.0 19.0 39.4
2004 707 38.0 18.6 42
2005 669 41.0 16.3 46.5
2006 579 39.0 14.8 40.6
2007 605 39.0 15.5 39.1
2008 608 41.5 14.7 38.1
2009 620 44.1 14.1 37.4
2010 638 43.5 14.6 37.1
2011 680 49.0 13.8 34.9
2012 649 47.0 13.8 33
2013 640 45.0 14.2 30.2
2014 626 44.0 14.2 31.5
2015 585 42.0 13.9 30.9
2016 596 42.0 14.1 35.7
2017 599 41.0 14.6 34.2
2018 604 40.0 15.1 36.4
2019 578 36.0 16.0 35.3
2020 567 34.0 16.6 37.6
2021 553 35.0 15.8 44.7
2022 519 38.0 13.6 41
2023 514 35.0 14.6 44.2

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 N. B. Cook Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 633 35.0 18.1 43
2001 622 34.0 18.3 41.8
2002 721 38.0 19.0 39.4
2003 721 38.0 19.0 39.4
2004 707 38.0 18.6 42
2005 669 41.0 16.3 46.5
2006 579 39.0 14.8 40.6
2007 605 39.0 15.5 39.1
2008 608 41.5 14.7 38.1
2009 620 44.1 14.1 37.4
2010 638 43.5 14.6 37.1
2011 680 49.0 13.8 34.9
2012 649 47.0 13.8 33
2013 640 45.0 14.2 30.2
2014 626 44.0 14.2 31.5
2015 585 42.0 13.9 30.9
2016 596 42.0 14.1 35.7
2017 599 41.0 14.6 34.2
2018 604 40.0 15.1 36.4
2019 578 36.0 16.0 35.3
2020 567 34.0 16.6 37.6
2021 553 35.0 15.8 44.7
2022 519 38.0 13.6 41
2023 514 35.0 14.6 44.2

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 N. B. Cook Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $131 (1.7%) $7,666 (98.3%) $7,797
2019 $124 (1.4%) $8,439 (98.6%) $8,562
2020 $142 (1.7%) $8,442 (98.3%) $8,584
2021 $433 (4.7%) $8,759 (95.3%) $9,191
2022 $798 (7.8%) $9,432 (92.2%) $10,230
2023 $1,536 (13.7%) $9,683 (86.3%) $11,218

Data source: Florida Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on N. B. 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 112th of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 260th of 2240 Elementary schools
 6.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (N. B. Cook Elementary School)8474
 10%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Escambia)5650
 6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5853
 5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (N. B. Cook Elementary School)8388
 5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Escambia)5553
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)6258
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (N. B. Cook Elementary School)8575
 10%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Escambia)5250
 2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5857
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (N. B. Cook Elementary School)8479
 5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Escambia)5854
 4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6461
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (N. B. Cook Elementary School)7880
 2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Escambia)5149
 2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5655
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (N. B. Cook Elementary School)8284
 2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Escambia)5543
 12%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6052
 8%
5th Grade Science (N. B. Cook Elementary School)8075
 5%
   5th Grade Science (Escambia)5551
 4%
   5th Grade Science (Florida)5351
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students578514
 11.1%
African American123130
 5.7%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian817
 112.5%
Hispanic4154
 31.7%
Pacific Islander00
White347265
 23.6%
Two or More Races5848
 17.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients35.3%44.2%
 8.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about N. B. Cook Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 514 students attended N. B. Cook Elementary School.

Yes. N. B. Cook Elementary School ranks in the top 7.0% of Florida elementary schools.

Students at N. B. Cook Elementary School are 52% White, 25% African American, 11% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 3% Asian.


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