COOKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Cooke Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Detroit Public Schools Community District school district, located in DETROIT, MI with about 352 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. 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 19 teachers, Cooke Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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.

Cooke Elementary School, located on Puritan Street in Detroit, Michigan, is a public school serving the local community within the Detroit Public Schools Community District. The school provides foundational education for students in the elementary grade levels, focusing on academic development, social-emotional learning, and preparing students for future success in middle school and beyond. As part of the broader Detroit educational landscape, the school operates with a mission to foster a supportive learning environment tailored to the needs of the diverse student population it serves in the 48223 zip code area.

The school functions as a community hub, emphasizing the importance of parent and neighborhood involvement to enhance the student experience. Like many schools in the district, Cooke Elementary works to balance rigorous core curriculum requirements—such as literacy, mathematics, and science—with enrichment opportunities intended to engage students' interests. By providing a structured educational setting, the school plays a vital role in its neighborhood by promoting student achievement and community stability through accessible, public education.

For more information, contact Cooke Elementary School at (313) 494-7458 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.