Below Average
#6857 of 8,552 schools in TX
Cook EL
Elementary School · AUSTIN ISD
1511 CRIPPLE CREEK DR, Austin, TX 78758
Enrollment
417
Student-Teacher
13:1
Score
4.6
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
417
Student-Teacher
13:1
Score
4.6
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Texas schools
#6,857 of 8,552
In Austin
#155 of 241
public schools
In district
#67 of 118
AUSTIN ISD
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About Cook EL
Cook EL is a public elementary school in Austin, TX, part of AUSTIN ISD. Cook EL serves approximately 417 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. Cook EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #6,857 of 8,552 schools in TX.
Structured state assessment records for Cook EL show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 4.6 · Below Average
- District avg 5.7
- TX avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
32% of students at Cook EL were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Cook EL — Students at Cook EL score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
94%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores TX STAAR (2023-24)
Based on 30 test records from TX state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 4.5/10.
How Cook EL Compares
See how Cook EL performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
1511 CRIPPLE CREEK DR, Austin, TX 78758
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Cook EL may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. BASIS AUSTIN PRI (rated 8.1/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is GUERRERO THOMPSON (rated 7.0/10, 1.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, IDEA RUNDBERG ACADEMY (rated 6.1/10, 1.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Austin, see our Austin schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.8 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| BASIS AUSTIN PRI Austin | 0.5 mi | 8.1 |
| BASIS AUSTIN Austin | 0.5 mi | 7.2 |
| HAWTHORNE MONTESSORI SCHOOL Austin | 0.5 mi | — |
| WOOLDRIDGE EL Austin | 0.9 mi | 2.6 |
| MCBEE EL Austin | 0.9 mi | 3.4 |
| SETTLEMENT HOME Austin | 1.0 mi | — |
| PADRON EL Austin | 1.0 mi | 2.3 |
| NAVARRO EARLY COLLEGE H S Austin | 1.2 mi | 3.9 |
| GRADUATION PREP ACADEMY NAVARRO Austin | 1.2 mi | 4.1 |
| BARRINGTON EL Austin | 1.3 mi | 3.3 |
| GUERRERO THOMPSON Austin | 1.2 mi | 7.0 |
| WALNUT CREEK EL Austin | 1.2 mi | 3.0 |
| HARMONY SCHOOL OF SCIENCE - AUSTIN Austin | 1.6 mi | 5.1 |
| BRENTWOOD CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Austin | 1.5 mi | 6.3 |
| IDEA RUNDBERG ACADEMY Austin | 1.5 mi | 6.1 |
| IDEA RUNDBERG COLLEGE PREPARATORY Austin | 1.5 mi | 6.8 |
| BURNET MIDDLE Austin | 1.6 mi | 2.8 |
| WOOTEN EL Austin | 1.9 mi | 4.2 |
| HARMONY SCIENCE ACADEMY - AUSTIN Austin | 1.9 mi | 3.2 |
| PILLOW EL Austin | 1.8 mi | 3.4 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 78758 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$69,019
Median Home Value
$419,300
Median Rent
$1,549/mo
Population
50,592
College Educated
45.6%
Homeownership
25.5%
Avg Commute
22.8 min
Poverty Rate
22.2%
Median Age
32.3
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| BORMAN EL Denton, TX | 4.6 |
| C O CHANDLER EL Victoria, TX | 4.6 |
| CATER EL Temple, TX | 4.6 |
| CENTRAL EL Duncanville, TX | 4.6 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Cook EL
What grades does Cook EL serve?
Cook EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Cook EL?
Cook EL has an enrollment of approximately 417 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cook EL?
The student-teacher ratio at Cook EL is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cook EL rank in TX?
Cook EL ranks #6,857 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Cook EL's MySchoolScout rating?
Cook EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Cook EL?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cook EL has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Cook EL a charter school?
No, Cook EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cook EL a Title I school?
No, Cook EL is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cook EL?
94.0% of students at Cook EL qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 417
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 94.0%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Travis County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.9%
- Phone
- (512) 414-2510
Resources & Links
District
AUSTIN ISD- District Enrollment
- 72,830
- Schools in District
- 123
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $12,950
- District Rank
- #67 of 118
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