COOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
COOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Columbus Municipal School District school district, located in COLUMBUS, MS with about 558 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten 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 34 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 is a public school located in Columbus, Mississippi, and is part of the Columbus Municipal School District. Situated on North Seventh Street, the school serves the local community by providing foundational education to elementary-aged students. As a public institution, it operates under the district’s mission to foster academic growth and prepare students for success in their future educational endeavors.
The school places an emphasis on creating a supportive learning environment tailored to the developmental needs of young children. By utilizing district-aligned curricula, Cook Elementary aims to develop essential literacy, numeracy, and social skills in its student body. Parents and community members can access ongoing updates, school calendars, and administrative contact information through the official district website provided.
For more information, contact COOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (662) 241-7180 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
COLUMBUS, MS 39705
(662) 241-7180
COOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in COLUMBUS, MS with about 558 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Mississippi
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Columbus Municipal School District
- Total Students:
- 558
- Teachers:
- 34.7
- 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
* 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 558 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending COOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 87% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 86.6%
- White
- 9.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 2.7%
- Asian
- 0.5%
- Two or more races
- 0.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 48.6%
- Male
- 51.4%
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.