- Enrollment
- 1,107
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Troy, OH
Cookson Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Cookson Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390449201851
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cookson Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Ohio schools.
- #6 of 6
- elementary schools in Troy · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.9:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 42.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Cookson Elementary School has class sizes larger than 74% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cookson Elementary School ranks #6 of 6 elementary schools in Troy, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Cookson Elementary School held near 319 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 16.5 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 390449201851 · Troy, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
318 enr · 19.9:1 · 42.4% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Troy High School (1,107 students)
Cookson Elementary School held near 319 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 16.5 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Cookson Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Troy High Scho
Troy High School
1,107 students
- Troy Junior Hi
Troy Junior High School
633 students
- Concord Elemen
Concord Elementary School
632 students
- This school 318
Cookson Elementary School
318 students
- Van Cleve Elem 318
Van Cleve Elementary School
318 students
- Hook Elementar 272
Hook Elementary School
272 students
What this shows Cookson Elementary School reports 318 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cookson Elementary School compares
Cookson Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.9:1 | ▲ 9% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.4% | ▲ 34% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 318 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.9:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
318
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.9:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 74% in Ohio - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
36.5%
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
$13,266
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 318 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 76.7%
Two or More 14.2%
African American 4.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 76.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.8, Cookson Elementary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Troy City reports $13,266 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cookson Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Troy High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Troy Junior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Concord Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Van Cleve Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hook Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cookson Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 633
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 632
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 318
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 272
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Similar elementary schools in Troy
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Concord Elementary School
Standard public school
632 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
Hook Elementary School
Standard public school
272 students 16:1 students per teacher
Heywood Elementary School
Standard public school
264 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
Kyle Elementary School
Standard public school
193 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Forest Elementary School
Standard public school
192 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~318 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cookson Elementary School
How many students attend Cookson Elementary School?
Cookson Elementary School has 318 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Troy, OH. CCD year-over-year: 316 (2022-23) → 319 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cookson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cookson Elementary School is 19.9:1, which is 9% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cookson Elementary School?
42.4% of students at Cookson Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cookson Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Cookson Elementary School is White at 76.7% of enrollment, in Troy, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cookson Elementary School?
Cookson Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cookson Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Troy?
By Resource Investment Index, Cookson Elementary School ranks #6 of 6 elementary schools in Troy, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Troy on the city page.
What other schools are in Troy City?
Besides Cookson Elementary School, Troy City also operates Troy High School (1,107 students), Troy Junior High School (633 students), and Concord Elementary School (632 students). See the Troy City district page for the complete list.