Cook Literacy Model School

Summary:

Cook Literacy Model School is an elementary school located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, serving 280 students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools district, which is ranked 164 out of 242 districts in North Carolina and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Cook Literacy Model School faces significant challenges, with a student population that is 81.07% African American and over 98% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage. The school consistently underperforms the district and state averages in standardized test scores for mathematics, reading, and science. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 25.6% of 3rd and 5th-grade students were proficient or better in reading, compared to the district's 46.7% and 46.1%, respectively. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom 25% of North Carolina elementary schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past several years.

Interestingly, the nearby schools, such as Speas Elementary, Whitaker Elementary, and The Downtown School, generally outperform Cook Literacy Model School in academic measures, with higher proficiency rates in mathematics, reading, and science. These schools also have more diverse student populations and lower percentages of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. Despite the relatively high per-student spending of $15,706 at Cook Literacy Model School and a low student-teacher ratio of 12.3, these resources have not translated into improved academic outcomes for the students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 920 11th Street NW
       Winston Salem, NC  27105


(336) 703-4201

District: Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
1086th of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,706 Help


Students who attend Cook Literacy Model School usually attend:

Middle:    Paisley IB Magnet School
High:    Early College of Forsyth County
    Middle College of Forsyth County
    R J Reynolds High

Student/teacher ratio:  12.3 Help
Number of students:  280

Racial breakdown:

African American:
81.1%
Hispanic:
13.9%
White:
2.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  98.9% Help


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Compare Details Cook Literacy Model School ranks worse than 72.2% of elementary schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 26th among 42 ranked elementary schools in the Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 30.67. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (81.1%), Hispanic (13.9%), White (2.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 98.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cook Literacy Model School is 12.3, which is the 9th best among 42 elementary schools in the Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cook Literacy Model School is $15,706, which is the 3rd highest among 42 elementary schools in the Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Cook Literacy Model School:

SchoolDigger ranks Cook Literacy Model School 1086th of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Cook Literacy Model School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools 164th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Cook Literacy Model School

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Rank History for all students at Cook Literacy Model School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 2.09 1274th 1276 0.2%
2007 5.49 1269th 1293 1.9%
2008 4.38 1297th 1324 2.0%
2009 2.70 1338th 1354 1.2%
2010 7.54 1311th 1363 3.8%
2011 5.31 1354th 1381 2.0%
2012 0.96 1381st 1388 0.5%
2013 3.11 1398th 1403 0.4%
2015 0.67 1440th 1440 0.0%
2016 0.43 1425th 1425 0.0%
2017 1.34 1424th 1429 0.3%
2018 6.46 1388th 1434 3.2%
2019 20.32 1259th 1473 14.5%
2021 3.17 1487th 1489 0.1%
2022 12.07 1405th 1514 7.2%
2023 28.88 1105th 1502 26.4%
2024 30.67 1086th 1505 27.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Cook Literacy Model School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.23 1266th 1332 5.0%
2019 26.45 1118th 1361 17.9%
2021 6.76 1328th 1329 0.1%
2022 26.16 1115th 1366 18.4%
2023 46.37 783rd 1437 45.5%
2024 48.85 731st 1450 49.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Cook Literacy Model School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.50 1267th 1405 9.8%
2019 19.59 1239th 1424 13.0%
2021 4.33 1440th 1440 0.0%
2022 13.05 1353rd 1458 7.2%
2023 36.99 935th 1459 35.9%
2024 35.58 993rd 1455 31.8%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Male students at Cook Literacy Model School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 2.38 1404th 1413 0.6%
2019 21.62 1218th 1430 14.8%
2021 3.72 1437th 1444 0.5%
2022 14.95 1327th 1464 9.4%
2023 23.13 1178th 1461 19.4%
2024 28.91 1101st 1464 24.8%
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Rank History for African American students at Cook Literacy Model School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.21 893rd 927 3.7%
2019 33.23 692nd 949 27.1%
2021 11.94 892nd 896 0.4%
2022 24.67 783rd 927 15.5%
2023 49.53 435th 933 53.4%
2024 55.85 352nd 924 61.9%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Cook Literacy Model School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 51.30 438th 951 53.9%
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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, 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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Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Cook Literacy Model School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2000 4 225 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 231
2001 4 266 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 276
2002 2 225 2 11 0 n/a n/a 0 240
2003 2 225 2 11 0 n/a n/a 0 240
2004 1 209 3 12 0 n/a n/a 0 225
2005 1 217 3 5 0 n/a n/a 0 226
2006 2 205 3 7 0 n/a n/a 0 217
2007 4 201 2 14 0 n/a n/a 0 221
2008 4 178 1 19 1 n/a n/a 1 204
2009 3 189 1 13 1 n/a n/a 0 207
2010 9 235 0 14 0 n/a n/a 0 258
2011 3 218 0 19 0 0 2 0 242
2012 9 217 0 28 0 0 8 0 262
2013 13 210 0 24 0 0 3 0 250
2014 7 219 0 21 0 0 6 0 253
2015 10 222 0 29 1 0 4 0 266
2016 10 224 0 22 0 0 13 0 269
2017 8 217 0 19 0 0 8 0 252
2018 2 195 3 17 0 0 4 0 221
2019 4 212 1 22 0 0 2 0 241
2020 4 224 1 28 0 0 4 0 261
2021 6 208 1 30 0 0 19 0 264
2022 11 252 1 33 0 0 15 0 312
2023 8 227 3 39 0 0 3 0 280

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 Literacy Model School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 231 14.0 16.5 98.7
2001 276 14.0 19.7 80.4
2002 240 14.0 17.1 93.3
2003 240 14.0 17.1 93.3
2004 225 14.0 16.1 98.7
2005 226 14.0 16.1 96.9
2006 217 14.0 15.5 94.9
2007 221 n/a n/a 97.7
2008 204 21.0 9.7 98
2009 207 22.9 9.0 95.7
2010 258 22.9 11.2 98.1
2011 242 21.8 11.1 98.8
2012 262 20.8 12.5 96.9
2013 250 23.5 10.6 98.8
2014 253 24.6 10.2 98.8
2015 266 25.0 10.6 98.9
2016 269 27.0 9.9 98.9
2017 252 29.5 8.5 92.9
2018 221 18.3 12.0 98.6
2019 241 16.9 14.1 98.8
2020 261 20.6 12.6 98.9
2021 264 18.9 13.9 98.9
2022 312 25.8 12.0 95.2
2023 280 22.6 12.3 98.9

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 Literacy Model School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 231 14.0 16.5 98.7
2001 276 14.0 19.7 80.4
2002 240 14.0 17.1 93.3
2003 240 14.0 17.1 93.3
2004 225 14.0 16.1 98.7
2005 226 14.0 16.1 96.9
2006 217 14.0 15.5 94.9
2007 221 n/a n/a 97.7
2008 204 21.0 9.7 98
2009 207 22.9 9.0 95.7
2010 258 22.9 11.2 98.1
2011 242 21.8 11.1 98.8
2012 262 20.8 12.5 96.9
2013 250 23.5 10.6 98.8
2014 253 24.6 10.2 98.8
2015 266 25.0 10.6 98.9
2016 269 27.0 9.9 98.9
2017 252 29.5 8.5 92.9
2018 221 18.3 12.0 98.6
2019 241 16.9 14.1 98.8
2020 261 20.6 12.6 98.9
2021 264 18.9 13.9 98.9
2022 312 25.8 12.0 95.2
2023 280 22.6 12.3 98.9

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Cook Literacy Model School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,747 (17.5%) $12,958 (82.5%) $15,706

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Cook Literacy Model School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1259th of 1473 Elementary schoolsRanks 1105th of 1502 Elementary schools
 11.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Cook Literacy Model School)27.353.2
 25.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools)59.258.8
 0.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)64.361.1
 3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Cook Literacy Model School)21.227.7
 6.5%
   3rd Grade Reading (Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools)51.745.1
 6.6%
   3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)56.848
 8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Cook Literacy Model School)14.332.6
 18.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools)53.852.3
 1.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
4th Grade Reading (Cook Literacy Model School)16.732.6
 15.9%
   4th Grade Reading (Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools)56.452.2
 4.2%
   4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Cook Literacy Model School)61.558.3
 3.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools)56.751.4
 5.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)60.255.9
 4.3%
5th Grade Reading (Cook Literacy Model School)46.225
 21.2%
   5th Grade Reading (Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools)52.743.2
 9.5%
   5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)54.648
 6.6%
5th Grade Science (Cook Literacy Model School)84.672.2
 12.4%
   5th Grade Science (Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools)69.861.4
 8.4%
   5th Grade Science (North Carolina)72.665.3
 7.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students241280
 16.2%
African American212227
 7.1%
American Indian00
Asian13
 200%
Hispanic2239
 77.3%
Pacific Islander00
White48
 100%
Two or More Races23
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients98.8%98.9%
 0.2%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 280 students attended Cook Literacy Model School.

Cook Literacy Model School ranks 1086th of 1505 North Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Students at Cook Literacy Model School are 81% African American, 14% Hispanic, 3% White, 1% Asian, 1% Two or more races.


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