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H D Cooke Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 396 students
“We are best known for caring and quality staff.”
 
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  • My daughter is in her second year at HD Cooke. She's in PreK now and...

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Posted November 2, 2012
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My daughter is in her second year at HD Cooke. She's in PreK now and absolutely loves it! She has made a lot of wonderful friends. Her teachers are very attentive, involved, and dedicated. They are all genuinely excited about the children and their learning experience. The school has lots of events, and strives to create a strong healthy community among the parents and teachers. Love love love the new LEED certified building! Areas of improvement: Parents could be more involved and communication and involvement of the upper level staff could be improved.
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Posted August 21, 2011
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What really impressed me most about this school is the candor and can-do attitude of the staff, along with tremendously engaged teachers who really care for the children. My son went here last year for PreK and had a fantastic experience. Why? The teachers, aids, heck, even Mr. Broadtree, the janitor demonstrated pride in their work and reach out to families, regardless. Special shout out to Ms. Miller + Ms. Vives!!
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I AM A FORMER PARENT RATING HD.COOKE IS A GREAT SCHOOL BUT THE PRINCIPAL IS SO UNPROFFESIONAL UNPLEASENT AND TALK.LIKE SHE IS A HOOD GIRL... OTHER THAN PRINCIPAL ALL STAFF ARE GREAT.
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H.D. Cooke is an up and coming school. Just moved into a totally rehabbed beautiful, LEED certified building. Lots of energy in the neighborhood around this school. One of the 4 IB elementary schools in DC. Dynamic principal, great facility, warm and caring teachers.
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The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 37% in 2012.

38 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
18%

2011

 
 
33%

2010

 
 
26%

2009

 
 
26%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 41% in 2012.

38 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
26%

2011

 
 
33%

2010

 
 
21%

2009

 
 
14%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests

In 2011-2012 Washington, D.C. used the District of Columbia Comprehensive Assessment System (DC-CAS) to test students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8 and 10, and science in grades 5, 8, and High School. The DC-CAS is a standards-based testing program, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the District of Columbia. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

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Source: Office of the State Superintendent of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 52% in 2012.

46 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
43%

2011

 
 
10%

2010

 
 
32%

2009

 
 
57%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 49% in 2012.

46 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
43%

2011

 
 
21%

2010

 
 
41%

2009

 
 
35%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests

In 2011-2012 Washington, D.C. used the District of Columbia Comprehensive Assessment System (DC-CAS) to test students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8 and 10, and science in grades 5, 8, and High School. The DC-CAS is a standards-based testing program, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the District of Columbia. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Washington DC's state standards

Source: Office of the State Superintendent of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 50% in 2012.

43 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
23%

2011

 
 
30%

2010

 
 
59%

2009

 
 
38%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 48% in 2012.

43 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
21%

2011

 
 
41%

2010

 
 
44%

2009

 
 
32%
Science

The state average for Science was 36% in 2011.

40 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
18%

2010

 
 
33%

2009

 
 
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Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests

In 2011-2012 Washington, D.C. used the District of Columbia Comprehensive Assessment System (DC-CAS) to test students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8 and 10, and science in grades 5, 8, and High School. The DC-CAS is a standards-based testing program, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the District of Columbia. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Washington DC's state standards

Source: Office of the State Superintendent of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic 51% 12%
Black 41% 80%
White 6% 7%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 2%
American Indian/Alaskan Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2009-2010

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 191%N/A70%
Special education 29%N/A13%
English learners 242%N/A7%
Source: 1 NCES, 2009-2010
Source: 2 Office of the State Superintendent of Education, 2011-2012

Attendance

  This school District averageState average
All Students 98%N/AN/A
Asian/Pacific Islander 99%N/AN/A
Black, not Hispanic 97%N/AN/A
Hispanic 98%N/AN/A
White, not Hispanic 100%N/AN/A
Economically disadvantaged 98%N/AN/A
Students with disabilities 98%N/AN/A
Limited English proficient 99%N/AN/A
Source: DCPS, 2009-2010

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 9N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher resources

Special staff resources available to students None
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Awards

Academic awards received in the past 3 years
  • IB Candidate School (2008)
  • IB World School Authorization (2011)

Special education / special needs

Level of special education programming offered
  • Basic - the school offers or partners to provide services based on the needs of individual students

Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math (STEM)

School facilities
  • Computer lab
  • Outdoor learning lab

Arts & music

School facilities
  • Art room
  • Music room
Music
  • Band
  • Choir / Chorus
Clubs
  • Art club

Language learning

Foreign languages taught
  • Spanish
Level of ESL/ELL programming offered
  • Basic - the school offers or partners to provide services based on the needs of individual students

Health & athletics

School facilities
  • Gym
School leaders can update this information here.

School basics

School start time
  • 8:00am
School end time
  • 3:30pm
Before school or after school care / program onsite
  • After school
  • Before school
School Leader's name
  • Kathleen Black
Fax number
  • (202) 671-2757

Programs

Level of special education programming offered
  • Basic - the school offers or partners to provide services based on the needs of individual students
Foreign languages taught
  • Spanish
Level of ESL/ELL programming offered
  • Basic - the school offers or partners to provide services based on the needs of individual students

Resources

Staff resources available to students
  • None
Extra learning resources offered
  • Remediation
Transportation provided for students by the school / district
  • 42 (Metro Center - Mt Pleasant), 43 (Farragut Square - Mt Pleasant), S1, S2, S4, S9 (16th & Colorado/16th & Eastern/SIlver Spring - McPherson Sq/Federal Triangle), DC98 (Woodley Park/Adams Morgan), 90, 92, 93, 96 (Ellington Bridge/McLean Gardens - Anacostia Metro/Congress Heights Station/Stadium Armory), L2 (McPherson Square), X3 (Minnesota Ave), H2, H3, H4, H8 (Brookland Station/Rhode Island Ave - Van Ness UDC/Tenleytown/Tenley Circle), H8 (Mt Pleasant), 52, 53, 54 (Takoma - L'Enfant Plaza/McPherson Sq.)
School facilities
  • Art room
  • Auditorium
  • Cafeteria
  • Computer lab
  • Gym
  • Library
  • Music room
  • Outdoor learning lab
School leaders can update this information here.

Sports

Boys sports
  • Basketball
  • Cheerleading
  • Soccer
Girls sports
  • Basketball
  • Cheerleading
  • Soccer

Arts & music

Music
  • Band
  • Choir / Chorus

Student clubs

Clubs (distinct from courses)
  • Art club
  • Boy scouts
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Parent involvement
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School colors
  • Blue and White
School mascot
  • Bull
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