T. S. Cooley Elementary Magnet School

Summary:

T. S. Cooley Elementary Magnet School is a highly-rated public elementary school in Lake Charles, Louisiana, serving around 300 students from kindergarten to 5th grade and part of the Calcasieu Parish school district.

T. S. Cooley Elementary Magnet School consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Louisiana, often placing in the top 10 or even the top 5. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school ranked 5th out of 675 Louisiana elementary schools and received a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's students demonstrate exceptionally high proficiency rates on the LEAP tests, with 100% of students proficient or better in both Mathematics and English Language Arts across all grades, significantly outperforming the Calcasieu Parish and Louisiana state averages. The school also excels in supporting the academic achievement of various student subgroups, ranking 1st out of Louisiana elementary schools for its African American and Low Socio-Economic Status student populations in recent years.

When compared to nearby schools in the Calcasieu Parish district, T. S. Cooley Elementary Magnet School significantly outperforms its peers in academic achievement. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's Mathematics and English Language Arts proficiency rates were around 30-50 percentage points higher than those of the nearby T. H. Watkins Elementary School and Prien Lake Elementary School. The school's diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 67.67% White, 16% African American, 4.67% Hispanic, and 7.33% Asian, also stands out compared to many of the nearby schools in the area.


Detail:

Public, Magnet K-5

 2711 Common Street
       Lake Charles, LA  70601


(337) 217-4680

District: Calcasieu Parish

SchoolDigger Rank:
5th of 675 Louisiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,990 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  18.6 Help
Number of students:  302

Racial breakdown:

White:
68.5%
African American:
14.6%
Asian:
6.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  18.5% Help


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Compare Details T. S. Cooley Elementary Magnet School ranks better than 99.3% of elementary schools in Louisiana. It also ranks first among 30 ranked elementary schools in the Calcasieu Parish School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 97.44. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (68.5%), African American (14.6%), Asian (6.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 18.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Calcasieu Parish School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at T. S. Cooley Elementary Magnet School is 18.6, which is the highest among 33 elementary schools in the Calcasieu Parish School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at T. S. Cooley Elementary Magnet School is $12,990. 30 elementary schools in the Calcasieu Parish School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

T. S. Cooley Elementary Magnet School:

SchoolDigger ranks T. S. Cooley Elementary Magnet School 5th of 675 Louisiana public elementary schools. (See T. S. Cooley Elementary Magnet School in the ranking list.)

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Calcasieu Parish:

SchoolDigger ranks Calcasieu Parish 34th of 122 Louisiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for T. S. Cooley Elementary Magnet School

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Rank History for all students at T. S. Cooley Elementary Magnet School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 96.81 2nd 725 99.7%
2008 96.75 5th 743 99.3%
2009 96.52 3rd 738 99.6%
2010 96.40 3rd 736 99.6%
2011 95.52 11th 766 98.6%
2012 96.01 4th 764 99.5%
2013 95.52 7th 772 99.1%
2014 95.56 2nd 777 99.7%
2015 96.82 1st 792 99.9%
2016 96.11 5th 742 99.3%
2017 95.98 1st 739 99.9%
2018 96.89 1st 728 99.9%
2022 97.86 10th 727 98.6%
2023 98.08 2nd 730 99.7%
2024 97.44 5th 675 99.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at T. S. Cooley Elementary Magnet School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 99.44 1st 719 99.9%
2022 99.00 2nd 724 99.7%
2023 98.67 6th 723 99.2%
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Rank History for Female students at T. S. Cooley Elementary Magnet School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 97.86 1st 684 99.9%
2022 97.25 5th 701 99.3%
2023 97.83 2nd 705 99.7%
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Rank History for Male students at T. S. Cooley Elementary Magnet School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 98.72 2nd 696 99.7%
2021 98.24 5th 704 99.3%
2022 97.86 3rd 712 99.6%
2023 98.16 3rd 713 99.6%
2024 97.56 1st 651 99.8%
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Rank History for African American students at T. S. Cooley Elementary Magnet School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 99.30 1st 559 99.8%
2021 99.57 1st 564 99.8%
2022 99.56 1st 562 99.8%
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Rank History for White students at T. S. Cooley Elementary Magnet School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 98.00 1st 516 99.8%
2021 97.65 3rd 522 99.4%
2022 96.84 2nd 517 99.6%
2023 95.12 10th 518 98.1%
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Data source: test scores: Louisiana Dept 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.

T. S. Cooley Elementary Magnet School Test Scores
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Data source: Louisiana Dept of Education

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by a parent
Tuesday, September 6, 2016

Open Quote Love this school! It's like a free private school.
Teachers, stuff, students and parents all are like big family! Close Quote


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Tuesday, November 4, 2014

Open Quote Love this school! My daughter being in this school since kindergarten. She loves to go school and learn!
Incredible staff, wonderful school atmosphere and great library. Teachers always in contact with parents.

Learning made fun! Close Quote



Enrollment information for T. S. Cooley Elementary Magnet School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 277 277
1990 215 100 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 317
1991 209 106 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 319
1992 217 87 5 1 0 n/a n/a 0 310
1993 217 94 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 315
1994 217 90 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 313
1995 208 101 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 314
1996 208 101 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 314
1997 198 104 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 308
1998 184 118 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 307
1999 184 120 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 310
2000 193 114 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 309
2001 179 120 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 299
2002 178 124 2 0 1 n/a n/a 0 305
2003 178 124 2 0 1 n/a n/a 0 305
2004 166 130 4 3 1 n/a n/a 0 304
2005 175 122 5 6 0 n/a n/a 0 308
2006 172 113 6 3 0 n/a n/a 0 294
2007 179 117 3 4 0 n/a n/a 0 303
2008 185 111 4 5 0 n/a n/a 0 305
2009 173 114 6 5 1 n/a n/a 0 299
2010 181 110 6 6 1 n/a n/a 0 304
2011 184 104 6 6 0 0 1 0 301
2012 179 112 5 8 1 0 3 0 308
2013 190 94 8 7 1 0 9 0 309
2014 187 91 13 7 2 0 8 0 308
2015 194 76 16 6 1 0 11 0 304
2016 194 77 18 5 1 0 11 0 306
2017 192 70 24 8 1 0 13 0 308
2018 190 60 25 8 1 0 14 0 298
2019 189 67 25 7 1 0 16 0 305
2020 182 61 23 12 0 0 18 0 296
2021 151 51 22 11 0 0 12 0 247
2022 190 54 20 11 0 0 15 0 290
2023 203 48 22 14 0 0 13 0 300
2024 207 44 20 15 0 0 16 0 302

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 T. S. Cooley Elementary Magnet School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 277 15.0 18.4 20.6
1990 317 16.0 19.8 14.8
1991 319 15.0 21.2 17.9
1992 310 16.0 19.3 12.6
1993 315 15.0 21.0 13.7
1994 313 15.0 20.9 15.3
1995 314 16.0 19.6 13.1
1996 314 16.0 19.6 13.1
1997 308 16.0 19.3 12.7
1998 307 16.0 19.2 13.4
1999 310 17.0 18.2 20
2000 309 16.0 19.3 24.9
2001 299 16.0 18.7 24.7
2002 305 17.0 17.9 20.7
2003 305 17.0 17.9 20.7
2004 304 16.0 19.0 28
2005 308 16.0 19.3 25
2006 294 17.0 17.3 23.8
2007 303 16.0 18.9 25.7
2008 305 17.0 17.9 22
2009 299 16.0 18.7 24.4
2010 304 16.0 18.9 26
2011 301 16.5 18.1 25.9
2012 308 16.5 18.6 28.6
2013 309 16.5 18.7 20.7
2014 308 16.4 18.7 21.4
2015 304 16.0 19.0 19.4
2016 306 21.0 14.5 21.9
2017 308 19.2 15.9 20.8
2018 298 15.9 18.6 15.4
2019 305 14.9 20.3 15.4
2020 296 15.9 18.5 15.2
2021 247 16.0 15.4 18.6
2022 290 16.9 17.0 8.6
2023 300 16.5 18.1 20.3
2024 302 16.2 18.6 18.5

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 T. S. Cooley Elementary Magnet School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 277 15.0 18.4 20.6
1990 317 16.0 19.8 14.8
1991 319 15.0 21.2 17.9
1992 310 16.0 19.3 12.6
1993 315 15.0 21.0 13.7
1994 313 15.0 20.9 15.3
1995 314 16.0 19.6 13.1
1996 314 16.0 19.6 13.1
1997 308 16.0 19.3 12.7
1998 307 16.0 19.2 13.4
1999 310 17.0 18.2 20
2000 309 16.0 19.3 24.9
2001 299 16.0 18.7 24.7
2002 305 17.0 17.9 20.7
2003 305 17.0 17.9 20.7
2004 304 16.0 19.0 28
2005 308 16.0 19.3 25
2006 294 17.0 17.3 23.8
2007 303 16.0 18.9 25.7
2008 305 17.0 17.9 22
2009 299 16.0 18.7 24.4
2010 304 16.0 18.9 26
2011 301 16.5 18.1 25.9
2012 308 16.5 18.6 28.6
2013 309 16.5 18.7 20.7
2014 308 16.4 18.7 21.4
2015 304 16.0 19.0 19.4
2016 306 21.0 14.5 21.9
2017 308 19.2 15.9 20.8
2018 298 15.9 18.6 15.4
2019 305 14.9 20.3 15.4
2020 296 15.9 18.5 15.2
2021 247 16.0 15.4 18.6
2022 290 16.9 17.0 8.6
2023 300 16.5 18.1 20.3
2024 302 16.2 18.6 18.5

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 T. S. Cooley Elementary Magnet School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2017 $9,964
2018 $10,418
2019 $10,294
2020 $11,040
2021 $11,733
2022 $12,990

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

Impact of COVID-19 on T. S. Cooley Elementary Magnet 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.

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
5th Grade Social Studies (T. S. Cooley Elementary Magnet School)100100
   5th Grade Social Studies (Calcasieu Parish)5854
 4%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)5448
 6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students305300
 1.6%
African American6748
 28.4%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian2522
 12%
Hispanic714
 100%
Pacific Islander00
White189203
 7.4%
Two or More Races1613
 18.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients15.4%20.3%
 4.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about T. S. Cooley Elementary Magnet School

In the 2023-24 school year, 302 students attended T. S. Cooley Elementary Magnet School.

Students at T. S. Cooley Elementary Magnet School are 69% White, 15% African American, 7% Asian, 5% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic.

Yes! T. S. Cooley Elementary Magnet School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 5th of 675 Louisiana elementary schools.


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