- Enrollment
- 2,441
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Northville, MI
Cooke School
Federal NCES profile for Cooke School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 262598007714
👥 S:T ratio 78
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cooke School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #6 of 10
- public schools in Northville · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 5.5:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 51.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Cooke School has class sizes smaller than 96% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cooke School ranks #6 of 10 public schools in Northville, MI.
School address
District: Northville Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262598007714 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Cooke School shrank from 136 students in 2022-23 to 120 in 2023-24 (-11.8%).
Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-16 students YoY 262598007714 · Northville, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
122 enr · 5.5:1 · 51.5% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Northville High School (2,441 students)
Cooke School shrank from 136 students in 2022-23 to 120 in 2023-24 (-11.8%). Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Cooke School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northville Hig
Northville High School
2,441 students
- Hillside Middl
Hillside Middle School
1,024 students
- Meads Mill Mid 615
Meads Mill Middle School
615 students
- Thornton Creek 531
Thornton Creek Elementary School
531 students
- Winchester Ele 519
Winchester Elementary School
519 students
- This school 122
Cooke School
122 students
What this shows Cooke School reports 122 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cooke School compares
Cooke School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 5.5:1 | ▼ 69% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.5% | ▼ 5% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 122 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
5.5:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
122
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
5.5:1
students per teacher
- 69% below state mean
Top 4% in Michigan - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
76.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,646
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 55.7%
African American 24.6%
Two or More 9.0%
Asian 7.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%
Largest group: White at 55.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.5, Cooke School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Northville Public Schools reports $15,646 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cooke School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northville High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hillside Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Meads Mill Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thornton Creek Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Winchester Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cooke School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,024
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 615
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 531
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 519
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar other schools in Northville
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~122 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~5.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Cooke School
How many students attend Cooke School?
Cooke School has 122 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Northville, MI. CCD year-over-year: 136 (2022-23) → 120 (2023-24), down 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cooke School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cooke School is 5.5:1, which is 69% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 65% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cooke School?
51.5% of students at Cooke School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cooke School?
The largest demographic group at Cooke School is White at 55.7% of enrollment, in Northville, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cooke School?
Cooke School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cooke School rank among public schools in Northville?
By Resource Investment Index, Cooke School ranks #6 of 10 public schools in Northville, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Northville on the city page.
What other schools are in Northville Public Schools?
Besides Cooke School, Northville Public Schools also operates Northville High School (2,441 students), Hillside Middle School (1,024 students), and Meads Mill Middle School (615 students). See the Northville Public Schools district page for the complete list.