Cookson Elementary School

316 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Cookson Elementary School, located at 921 Mystic Lane in Troy, Ohio, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Troy City School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment designed to meet the diverse developmental needs of its elementary-age students. By emphasizing both academic rigor and social-emotional growth, Cookson aims to prepare its pupils for long-term success while encouraging a lifelong love of learning.

Beyond its core curriculum, Cookson Elementary is known for being an integral part of the local Troy community. The school prides itself on maintaining strong partnerships between dedicated educators, active parents, and the surrounding neighborhood. With a focus on building a safe, inclusive, and collaborative atmosphere, the school strives to provide a well-rounded experience that helps every student reach their full potential during their formative years.

316

Total Students

16.5

Full-Time Teachers

19.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

66.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cookson Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	238
Hispanic	17
Black	18
Asian	1
Two or More	42

White
238 (75.3 %)
Two or More
42 (13.3 %)
Black
18 (5.7 %)
Hispanic
17 (5.4 %)
Asian
1 (0.3 %)

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:	No
District:	Troy City
Phone:	(937)332-6740
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	316
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	190
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* 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 56

Grade 1 69

Grade 2 51

Grade 3 46

Grade 4 57

Grade 5 37