D
Needs Improvement
48/100

Cook Elementary School

📚 03 – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 1512 N Elm St, Sparks, GA 31647
Overall
D
48/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C+
1.2 grade levels below the U.S. average · 43rd percentile in Georgia
Growth
D
Students gain 0.74 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 16th percentile
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Georgia schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

48
Repit Score
out of 100
640
Students
enrolled
11.1:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$17K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%43/1001.2 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%16/100Students gain 0.74 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.72 in 2009–19; 20th percentile in Georgia (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%96/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 49% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Georgia schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +18 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Georgia. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency27% (−15 pts vs. state avg 42%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency31% (−11 pts vs. state avg 42%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Georgia state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White37%41%reading -22 pts, math -22 pts10th percentile (list)
Black17%17%reading -13 pts, math -14 pts12th percentile (list)
Hispanic12%22%reading -22 pts, math -19 pts2nd percentile (list)
Multiracial10%30%reading -45 pts, math -30 pts0th percentile (list)
Low-income27%31%reading -6 pts, math -6 pts26th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 1512 N Elm St
City Sparks
ZIP Code 31647
District 1301470
NCES School ID 130147003327
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 31647

Understanding the community around Cook Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $42,938
Per Capita Income $18,109
Poverty Rate 16.0%
Households Earning $100K+ 15.9%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 9.9%
High School or Higher 71.7%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $86,700
Median Rent $908
Owner-Occupied 52.8%
Renter-Occupied 47.2%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Cook Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 53.1%
Female 46.9%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 48.6%
Black 33.8%
Hispanic/Latino 10.6%
Two or More Races 6.6%
Asian 0.5%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 640
Teachers (FTE) 57.8
Student:Teacher Ratio 11.1:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Cook Elementary School?
Cook Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 48 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Cook Elementary School?
Cook Elementary School has 640 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.1:1.
What grades does Cook Elementary School serve?
Cook Elementary School serves grades 03 – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Cook Elementary School receive per student?
Cook Elementary School receives $17,382 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Cook Elementary School in 31647 ▼
Avg Home Value
$131,548
Avg Monthly Rent
$909
1-Year Change
+6.7%
% Renters
47.2%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026