Serving 530 students in grades Kindergarten-5, N. B. Cook Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 74% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 530 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 74% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 76% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
N. B. Cook Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
N. B. Cook Elementary School's student population of 530 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
530 students
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
School Rankings
N. B. Cook Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of N. B. Cook Elementary School is 0.69, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#386 out of 3662 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
11%
38%
Black
28%
21%
White
47%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Escambia School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is N. B. Cook Elementary School's ranking?
N. B. Cook Elementary School is ranked #386 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are N. B. Cook Elementary School often compared to?
N. B. Cook Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cordova Park Elementary School, A. K. Suter Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend N. B. Cook Elementary School?
530 students attend N. B. Cook Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of N. B. Cook Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of N. B. Cook Elementary School?
N. B. Cook Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does N. B. Cook Elementary School offer ?
N. B. Cook Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is N. B. Cook Elementary School part of?
N. B. Cook Elementary School is part of Escambia School District.
In what neighborhood is N. B. Cook Elementary School located?
N. B. Cook Elementary School is located in the Southeast Pensacola neighborhood of Pensacola, FL. There are 4 other public schools located in Southeast Pensacola.
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