- Enrollment
- 1,911
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lake Charles, LA
T. S. Cooley Elementary Magnet School
Federal NCES profile for T. S. Cooley Elementary Magnet School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 220033000224
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
T. S. Cooley Elementary Magnet School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Louisiana schools.
- #4 of 4
- elementary schools in Lake Charles · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.8:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 18.3%
- free-lunch eligible
T. S. Cooley Elementary Magnet School has class sizes larger than 77% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, T. S. Cooley Elementary Magnet School ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Lake Charles, LA.
School address
District: Calcasieu Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220033000224 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
T. S. Cooley Elementary Magnet School held near 302 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 16.5 → 16.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 220033000224 · Lake Charles, LA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
300 enr · 18.8:1 · 18.3% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Sulphur High School (1,911 students)
T. S. Cooley Elementary Magnet School held near 302 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 16.5 → 16.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
T. S. Cooley Elementary Magnet School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sulphur High S
Sulphur High School
1,911 students
- Alfred M. Barb
Alfred M. Barbe High School
1,908 students
- Sam Houston Hi
Sam Houston High School
1,141 students
- S. J. Welsh Mi
S. J. Welsh Middle School
1,011 students
- Iowa High Scho
Iowa High School
1,007 students
- This school 300
T. S. Cooley Elementary Magnet School
300 students
What this shows T. S. Cooley Elementary Magnet School reports 300 students on the CCD universe file.
How T. S. Cooley Elementary Magnet School compares
T. S. Cooley Elementary Magnet School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.8:1 | ▲ 12% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.3% | ▼ 71% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 300 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.8:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
300
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% below the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.8:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 77% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$17,724
per pupil, district-wide
- above Louisiana avg of $16,812
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 300 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 67.0%
African American 14.0%
Asian 7.3%
Two or More 6.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 67.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.0, T. S. Cooley Elementary Magnet School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Calcasieu Parish reports $17,724 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How T. S. Cooley Elementary Magnet School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sulphur High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Alfred M. Barbe High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sam Houston High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| S. J. Welsh Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Iowa High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to T. S. Cooley Elementary Magnet School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,908
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,141
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,011
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 1,007
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar elementary schools in Lake Charles
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~300 students)
Frequently asked questions about T. S. Cooley Elementary Magnet School
How many students attend T. S. Cooley Elementary Magnet School?
T. S. Cooley Elementary Magnet School has 300 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lake Charles, LA. CCD year-over-year: 300 (2022-23) → 302 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at T. S. Cooley Elementary Magnet School?
The student-teacher ratio at T. S. Cooley Elementary Magnet School is 18.8:1, which is 12% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at T. S. Cooley Elementary Magnet School?
18.3% of students at T. S. Cooley Elementary Magnet School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of T. S. Cooley Elementary Magnet School?
The largest demographic group at T. S. Cooley Elementary Magnet School is White at 67.0% of enrollment, in Lake Charles, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for T. S. Cooley Elementary Magnet School?
T. S. Cooley Elementary Magnet School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does T. S. Cooley Elementary Magnet School rank among elementary schools in Lake Charles?
By Resource Investment Index, T. S. Cooley Elementary Magnet School ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Lake Charles, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Lake Charles on the city page.
What other schools are in Calcasieu Parish?
Besides T. S. Cooley Elementary Magnet School, Calcasieu Parish also operates Sulphur High School (1,911 students), Alfred M. Barbe High School (1,908 students), and Sam Houston High School (1,141 students). See the Calcasieu Parish district page for the complete list.