T. S. Cooley Elementary Magnet School

2711 Common Street
Lake Charles, LA 70601

300 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

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.

300

Total Students

16.5

Full-Time Teachers

18.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

15.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for T. S. Cooley Elementary Magnet School
Demographic	Student Count
White	203
Hispanic	14
Black	48
Asian	22
Two or More	13

White
203 (67.7 %)
Black
48 (16.0 %)
Asian
22 (7.3 %)
Hispanic
14 (4.7 %)
Two or More
13 (4.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Calcasieu Parish
Phone:	(337)217-4680
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	300
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	42
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 52

Grade 1 53

Grade 2 52

Grade 3 49

Grade 4 48

Grade 5 46

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for T. S. Cooley Elementary Magnet School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	52
Grade 1	53
Grade 2	52
Grade 3	49
Grade 4	48
Grade 5	46

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for T. S. Cooley Elementary Magnet School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	162	54%
Male	138	46%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)