COOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Cook Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Cook County school district, located in Sparks, GA with about 736 students offering grade levels from 3rd Grade to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 46 teachers, Cook Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Cook Elementary School, located in Sparks, Georgia, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Cook County School District. Committed to fostering a supportive learning environment, the school focuses on the academic, social, and emotional development of its elementary-age students. By emphasizing foundational literacy, numeracy, and character education, the school aims to prepare young learners for long-term success as they progress through the district’s K-12 pipeline.

Beyond core academics, Cook Elementary places a strong value on community engagement and parental involvement, viewing these partnerships as essential to student achievement. The school utilizes a variety of instructional strategies and modern resources to meet the diverse needs of its student body, ensuring that each child has the opportunity to thrive in a safe and structured setting. Through its ongoing commitment to school improvement and professional development, Cook Elementary continues to play a vital role in the growth and prosperity of the Sparks community.

For more information, contact Cook Elementary School at (229) 549-6250 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1512 N Elm St
Sparks, GA 31647
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COOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Sparks, GA with about 736 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Georgia

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Cook County
Total Students:
736
Teachers:
46.6
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 736 students

White
50.3%
Black or African American
34.9%
Hispanic/Latino
11.7%
Two or more races
2.0%
Asian
0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.1%

Female
46.7%
Male
53.3%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.