Serving 302 students in grades Kindergarten-5, T. S. Cooley Elementary Magnet School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥95% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 302 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
T. S. Cooley Elementary Magnet School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
T. S. Cooley Elementary Magnet School's student population of 302 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
302 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Building Foundations For the Future
School Rankings
T. S. Cooley Elementary Magnet School ranks within the top 1% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of T. S. Cooley Elementary Magnet School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#8 out of 1244 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
2%
Hispanic
5%
11%
Black
15%
41%
White
68%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is T. S. Cooley Elementary Magnet School's ranking?
T. S. Cooley Elementary Magnet School is ranked #8 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are T. S. Cooley Elementary Magnet School often compared to?
T. S. Cooley Elementary Magnet Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Prien Lake Elementary School, Vincent Settlement Elementary School, A. A. Nelson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while ≥95% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend T. S. Cooley Elementary Magnet School?
302 students attend T. S. Cooley Elementary Magnet School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of T. S. Cooley Elementary Magnet School students are White, 15% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of T. S. Cooley Elementary Magnet School?
T. S. Cooley Elementary Magnet School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does T. S. Cooley Elementary Magnet School offer ?
T. S. Cooley Elementary Magnet School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is T. S. Cooley Elementary Magnet School part of?
T. S. Cooley Elementary Magnet School is part of Calcasieu Parish School District.
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