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#3739 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 44% in state
Cooke EL
Elementary School · Cleburne ISD · Cleburne, TX
A Cleburne ISD elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 4th.
902 PHILLIPS ST, Cleburne, TX 76033
- Math 34% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 45% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Cooke EL score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 39 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 40% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
82.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Cooke EL sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Dallas-Fort Worth map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 18Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,454/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Cleburne), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$69,870
Median home value
$230,600
Median rent
$1,287/mo
College educated
20.8%
Homeownership
61.6%
Poverty rate
9.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 76033; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coleman ELEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | PK–4 | 1.6 mi | 425 | Compare → |
| Marti ELEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | PK–4 | 1.7 mi | 456 | Compare → |
| Irving ELEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–4 | 1.9 mi | 392 | Compare → |
| Cleburne Adventist Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | K–8 | 2.2 mi | 37 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Cleburne ISD
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #2 of 11
- District spending per student
- $11,921NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cooke EL is listed in CLEBURNE ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cooke EL
Cooke EL is a public elementary school in Cleburne, TX, part of Cleburne ISD, serving approximately 533 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #3,739 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cooke EL
What grades does Cooke EL serve?
Cooke EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Cooke EL?
Cooke EL has an enrollment of approximately 533 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cooke EL?
The student-teacher ratio at Cooke EL is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cooke EL rank in TX?
Cooke EL ranks #3,739 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Cooke EL's MySchoolScout rating?
Cooke EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Cooke EL?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cooke EL has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Cooke EL a charter school?
No, Cooke EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cooke EL a Title I school?
No, Cooke EL is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cooke EL?
82.4% of students at Cooke 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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 4th
- Enrollment
- 533
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Johnson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.9%
- Phone
- (817) 202-2060
- Area population (ZIP 76033)
- 28,246
- Area average commute
- 27.8 min
- Area median age
- 37.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 76033; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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