Cook JR El
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Houston, Texas 77016 · Houston ISD
#4291 of 4,686 elementary schools in Texas
#43376 of 50,301 nationally
About Cook JR El
Cook JR El is a public elementary located in Houston, in the Houston ISD school district of Texas, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 453 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 22.3 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 4291st of 4,686 ranked elementary schools in Texas. Its strongest component is students per teacher (41th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 453.
There are 699 schools in Houston; Cook JR El ranks 554th of 678 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)35%
- Reading proficiency (30%)31%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)98%
- Students per teacher (15%)15.6
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Cook JR El by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 453
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 98%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 15.6
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 31%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 35%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Cook JR El
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Kashmere H S
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655 students · 407 m away
Eastex-Jensen Neighborhood School
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48 students · 1.7 km away
Key Middle
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516 students · 1.8 km away
Roderick R Paige El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
393 students · 1.9 km away
McGowen El
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386 students · 1.9 km away
Kashmere Gardens El
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329 students · 2.2 km away
Shadydale El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades K–5
576 students · 2.9 km away
Yes Prep - Northside
Houston · Charter high · Grades 6–12
948 students · 3.0 km away
Isaacs El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
241 students · 3.2 km away
Ross El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
262 students · 3.3 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cook JR El a good school?
Cook JR El has a Success Index (US) of 22.3 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #4291 of 4,686 in Texas. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Cook JR El rank in Texas?
Cook JR El ranks #4291 of 4,686 elementary schools in Texas and #43376 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Cook JR El?
Cook JR El had 453 students in 2025.
Is Cook JR El a elementary school or a high school?
Cook JR El is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Cook JR El?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Cook JR El; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.