T. S. COOLEY ELEMENTARY MAGNET SCHOOL
T. S. Cooley Elementary Magnet School is a public elementary school that is part of the Calcasieu Parish school district, located in Lake Charles, LA with about 298 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 15 teachers, T. S. Cooley Elementary Magnet School has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. 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.
T. S. Cooley Elementary Magnet School, located in Lake Charles, Louisiana, is a distinguished public magnet school serving students in grades Pre-K through 5. As a magnet institution, the school operates with a specialized focus, often emphasizing rigorous academic standards, enriched curricula, and unique learning opportunities designed to engage students beyond the traditional classroom experience. It is highly regarded within the Calcasieu Parish Public School System for its dedicated faculty and its commitment to fostering a high-achieving, supportive environment for its diverse student body.
Beyond its academic reputation, T. S. Cooley is known for its strong sense of community and parent involvement. The school frequently integrates arts, technology, and extracurricular activities into its programming, aiming to develop the "whole child" while preparing them for success in middle school and beyond. Situated on Common Street, the school remains a cornerstone of the Lake Charles community, consistently striving to maintain excellence through structured instruction and an emphasis on personal character development.
For more information, contact T. S. Cooley Elementary Magnet School at (337) 217-4680 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 217-4680
T. S. COOLEY ELEMENTARY MAGNET SCHOOL is a public school in Lake Charles, LA with about 298 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Louisiana
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Magnet school:
- Yes
- District:
- Calcasieu Parish
- Total Students:
- 298
- Teachers:
- 15.98
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 298 students
- White
- 63.8%
- Black or African American
- 20.1%
- Asian
- 8.4%
- Two or more races
- 4.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 2.7%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Female
- 57.0%
- Male
- 43.0%
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.