Cook Junior Elementary

Summary:

Cook Junior Elementary is a public magnet elementary school in Houston, Texas, serving 519 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Houston Independent School District, which is ranked 572 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Cook Junior Elementary faces significant challenges, with a consistently low academic performance that places it in the bottom 10-20% of Texas elementary schools. The school has a significantly higher percentage of African American students (54.72%) compared to nearby schools, which range from 25.6% to 75.49% African American. Additionally, Cook Junior Elementary has an extremely high percentage of students (over 96%) who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. The school's proficiency rates on the STAAR assessments are significantly lower than the district and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas.

While the nearby schools, such as Dogan Elementary, Shadydale Elementary, and Isaacs Elementary, also serve predominantly minority and economically disadvantaged student populations, they generally outperform Cook Junior Elementary on academic measures. This suggests that there may be opportunities to learn from the practices and strategies of these higher-performing schools to address the challenges faced by Cook Junior Elementary.


Detail:

Public, Magnet PK, KG-5

 7115 Lockwood
       Houston, TX  77016-7027


(713) 636-6040

District: Houston Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
4321st of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,524 Help


Students who attend Cook Junior Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Key Middle
High:    Kashmere High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.3 Help
Number of students:  519

Racial breakdown:

African American:
54.7%
Hispanic:
43.0%
White:
1.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  96.1% Help


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Compare Details Cook Junior Elementary ranks worse than 92.4% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 155th among 170 ranked elementary schools in the Houston Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 14.26. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (54.7%), Hispanic (43%), White (1.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 96.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cook Junior Elementary is 17.3. 109 elementary schools in the Houston Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cook Junior Elementary is $11,524, which is the 30th highest among 170 elementary schools in the Houston Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Houston Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Houston Independent School District (Isd) 572nd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Cook Junior Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Cook Junior Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 27.76 3152nd 3724 15.4%
2008 17.15 3493rd 3768 7.3%
2009 43.63 2561st 3884 34.1%
2010 57.31 1938th 3937 50.8%
2011 70.08 1179th 4095 71.2%
2012 34.42 3193rd 4206 24.1%
2013 16.48 3923rd 4221 7.1%
2014 9.04 4149th 4260 2.6%
2015 7.93 4172nd 4320 3.4%
2016 3.69 4218th 4286 1.6%
2017 8.51 4225th 4329 2.4%
2018 10.11 4242nd 4359 2.7%
2019 19.24 3962nd 4479 11.5%
2021 34.29 2871st 4578 37.3%
2022 27.22 3530th 4581 22.9%
2023 26.63 3588th 4647 22.8%
2024 14.26 4321st 4675 7.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Cook Junior Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.78 2612th 3226 19.0%
2019 44.82 1845th 3333 44.6%
2021 88.39 171st 3446 95.0%
2022 46.53 1855th 3487 46.8%
2023 49.02 1731st 3556 51.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Cook Junior Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.25 2902nd 3558 18.4%
2019 29.41 2874th 3684 22.0%
2021 39.18 2099th 3799 44.7%
2022 31.06 2947th 3952 25.4%
2023 34.41 2767th 4086 32.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Cook Junior Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.27 4096th 4264 3.9%
2019 30.01 3451st 4309 19.9%
2021 47.73 2192nd 4451 50.8%
2022 38.81 2910th 4477 35.0%
2023 34.08 3279th 4521 27.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Cook Junior Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.61 4201st 4306 2.4%
2019 17.74 3972nd 4348 8.6%
2021 38.47 2661st 4499 40.9%
2022 31.38 3339th 4561 26.8%
2023 27.73 3559th 4588 22.4%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Cook Junior Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 0.15 3105th 3106 0.0%
2019 35.59 2521st 3184 20.8%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Cook Junior Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.21 3835th 4240 9.6%
2019 28.28 3513th 4295 18.2%
2021 71.34 672nd 4331 84.5%
2022 49.31 2144th 4461 51.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Cook Junior Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.29 4169th 4319 3.5%
2019 22.79 3718th 4357 14.7%
2021 30.69 3137th 4498 30.3%
2022 26.10 3632nd 4563 20.4%
2023 29.75 3428th 4585 25.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Cook Junior Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.39 2152nd 2483 13.3%
2019 31.81 1886th 2515 25.0%
2021 32.93 1723rd 2444 29.5%
2022 44.72 1277th 2421 47.3%
2023 40.09 1450th 2443 40.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Cook Junior Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.03 3796th 4168 8.9%
2019 40.86 2572nd 4188 38.6%
2021 69.28 914th 4329 78.9%
2022 40.77 2708th 4376 38.1%
2023 42.51 2603rd 4401 40.9%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, 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: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Cook Junior Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2006 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 0
2007 0 433 0 248 0 n/a n/a 0 681
2008 3 464 0 248 1 n/a n/a 0 716
2009 3 448 0 262 1 n/a n/a 0 714
2010 2 435 0 281 0 n/a n/a 0 718
2011 7 411 0 279 2 0 3 0 702
2012 7 431 0 275 3 0 2 0 718
2013 10 401 0 280 1 0 1 0 693
2014 7 434 0 314 3 0 2 0 760
2015 5 426 0 264 3 0 1 0 699
2016 3 433 1 273 4 0 2 0 716
2017 7 409 1 256 2 0 1 0 676
2018 14 383 1 264 2 0 5 0 669
2019 14 364 1 244 2 0 1 0 626
2020 18 387 1 242 2 0 3 0 653
2021 11 309 1 193 1 0 5 0 520
2022 9 268 1 226 2 1 4 0 511
2023 6 284 1 223 2 1 2 0 519

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 Junior Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 0 n/a n/a n/a
2007 681 40.0 17.0 59.9
2008 716 41.0 17.5 62.8
2009 714 40.0 17.9 63.6
2010 718 44.5 16.1 60
2011 702 47.0 14.9 51.7
2012 718 42.4 16.8 41.8
2013 693 39.6 17.5 94.8
2014 760 43.0 17.6 96.2
2015 699 41.0 17.0 90.7
2016 716 39.0 18.3 93.9
2017 676 41.6 16.2 96.7
2018 669 41.8 15.9 95.8
2019 626 40.8 15.3 99.8
2020 653 40.0 16.3 98.9
2021 520 37.9 13.6 97.7
2022 511 34.1 14.9 98.2
2023 519 29.9 17.3 96.1

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 Junior Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 0 n/a n/a n/a
2007 681 40.0 17.0 59.9
2008 716 41.0 17.5 62.8
2009 714 40.0 17.9 63.6
2010 718 44.5 16.1 60
2011 702 47.0 14.9 51.7
2012 718 42.4 16.8 41.8
2013 693 39.6 17.5 94.8
2014 760 43.0 17.6 96.2
2015 699 41.0 17.0 90.7
2016 716 39.0 18.3 93.9
2017 676 41.6 16.2 96.7
2018 669 41.8 15.9 95.8
2019 626 40.8 15.3 99.8
2020 653 40.0 16.3 98.9
2021 520 37.9 13.6 97.7
2022 511 34.1 14.9 98.2
2023 519 29.9 17.3 96.1

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Cook Junior Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,239 (14.4%) $7,380 (85.6%) $8,620
2020 $1,647 (17.1%) $7,975 (82.9%) $9,623
2021 $1,310 (11.4%) $10,214 (88.6%) $11,524

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Cook Junior Elementary

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 3962nd of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 3588th of 4647 Elementary schools
 11.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Cook Junior Elementary)1938
 19%
   3rd Grade Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))3946
 7%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Cook Junior Elementary)2449
 25%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Houston Independent School District (Isd))4541
 4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Cook Junior Elementary)3117
 14%
   4th Grade Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))3840
 2%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Cook Junior Elementary)3144
 13%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Houston Independent School District (Isd))4443
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Cook Junior Elementary)4040
   5th Grade Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))4449
 5%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Cook Junior Elementary)4515
 30%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Houston Independent School District (Isd))5344
 9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Cook Junior Elementary)2910
 19%
   5th Grade Science (Houston Independent School District (Isd))4027
 13%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students626519
 17.1%
African American364284
 22%
American Indian22
Asian11
Hispanic244223
 8.6%
Pacific Islander01
White146
 57.1%
Two or More Races12
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients99.8%96.1%
 3.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Cook Junior Elementary

Students at Cook Junior Elementary are 55% African American, 43% Hispanic, 1% White.

Cook Junior Elementary ranks in the bottom 7.6% of Texas elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 519 students attended Cook Junior Elementary.

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

Middle : Key Middle
High : Kashmere High School


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