T. S. Cooley Elementary Magnet School vs. A. A. Nelson Elementary School
Should you attend T. S. Cooley Elementary Magnet School or A. A. Nelson Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
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
A. A. Nelson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 300 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 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Serving 736 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, A. A. Nelson Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-5
Total Students
300 students
736 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
48 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#8 out of 1244 schools in LA
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
#125 out of 1244 schools in LA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
64%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
44%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
22
Kindergarten Students
52
119
Grade 1 Students
52
125
Grade 2 Students
51
113
Grade 3 Students
52
130
Grade 4 Students
46
118
Grade 5 Students
47
109
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
8%
13%
% Hispanic
5%
7%
% Black
14%
34%
% White
67%
41%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
4%
Diversity Score
0.52
0.70
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%