COOLEY EL

107 N COLLINGSWORTH ST
EL PASO, TX 79905

cooley.episd.org

411 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Cooley Elementary School is a public school located in the El Paso Independent School District (EPISD), situated in the historic central area of El Paso, Texas. As part of a district known for its long-standing commitment to community-based education, Cooley Elementary serves a diverse student population, providing foundational academic instruction to children in the surrounding neighborhoods. The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment designed to meet the unique needs of its students while preparing them for transition to middle school within the EPISD system.

The school's operations and curriculum are aligned with state educational standards, focusing on core subjects such as reading, mathematics, science, and social studies. By maintaining an active online presence through the official district portal, the school facilitates communication between faculty, staff, and families to foster a collaborative educational culture. Cooley Elementary functions as a pillar of its local community, striving to promote student success through structured classroom experiences and a focus on both academic achievement and personal development.

411

Total Students

30.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

92.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for COOLEY EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	8
Hispanic	397
Black	6

Hispanic
397 (96.6 %)
White
8 (1.9 %)
Black
6 (1.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	EL PASO ISD
Phone:	(915)780-1020
Website:	http://cooley.episd.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	411
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	372
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 69

Kindergarten 65

Grade 1 57

Grade 2 53

Grade 3 43

Grade 4 52

Grade 5 72

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for COOLEY EL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	69
Kindergarten	65
Grade 1	57
Grade 2	53
Grade 3	43
Grade 4	52
Grade 5	72

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for COOLEY EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	213	51.8%
Male	198	48.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)