Enrollment
318
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.9:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.4%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cookson Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cookson Elementary School
Cookson Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Troy, Ohio, enrolling 318 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 42.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 318 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Among 474 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #346, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (77%) and Two or More (14%) (diversity index 39/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 318 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Troy's elementary schools, it stands alongside Concord Elementary School (632 students): Cookson Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (19.9:1 vs 18.6:1).
Troy City also operates Troy High School (1,107 students) and Troy Junior High School (633 students) alongside Cookson Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Cookson Elementary School compares
Cookson Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,119
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Troy City, which includes Cookson Elementary School.
$13,119
Per student
-10%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 56.9%
State 30.1%
Federal 13.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,107
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~318 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Cookson Elementary School a good school?
Cookson Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Ohio schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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