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N. B. Cook Elementary School

Public, Magnet Grades K-5

128^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,258 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 94% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

N. B. Cook Elementary School is a public magnet elementary school serving grades PK-5 in Pensacola, Florida, with 532 students. The school consistently outperforms the Escambia School District, which is ranked 52 out of 67 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

N. B. Cook Elementary has been ranked among the top 200 elementary schools in Florida for several years, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger in most years, placing it in the top 10% of elementary schools in the state. The school's academic performance is exceptional, with 74-89% of students in grades 3-5 proficient in English Language Arts and Math, significantly higher than the district and state averages. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, 85% of 5th graders were proficient in science, compared to 56% in Escambia and 55% statewide.

When comparing N. B. Cook Elementary to nearby schools in the Escambia district, such as Montclair Elementary, C.A. Weis Elementary, and Global Learning Academy, it becomes clear that N. B. Cook is an outlier in terms of academic performance, with these surrounding schools having significantly lower proficiency rates in core subjects. The school's success may be attributed to factors such as strong leadership, effective teaching, and a focus on student engagement and support.

530

Students ?

15.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,037

Per pupil spending ?

42.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1310 N 12th Ave
Pensacola, FL 32503

(850) 595-6826

District: Escambia

Racial breakdown:

White:

47.0%

African American:

27.9%

Hispanic:

11.1%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 86th percentile in 2014 → 94th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Florida average (83% vs 58% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 6% of Florida elementary schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 8 percentile points since 2014

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school83%

District avg55%

Florida avg58%

128^th of 2,258

Florida public elementary schools ?

Top 6%▲ up 2 pts since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 35Elementary Schools in the Escambia

52^nd of 67Escambia among Florida districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2025	91.2	128 of 2258	94.3%	★★★★★
2024	90.5	158 of 2256	93.0%	★★★★★
2023	86.4	260 of 2240	88.4%	★★★★☆
2022	91.5	131 of 2219	94.1%	★★★★★
2021	90.4	173 of 2247	92.3%	★★★★★
2019	91.5	112 of 2182	94.9%	★★★★★
2018	88.7	184 of 2118	91.3%	★★★★★
2017	88.4	193 of 2112	90.9%	★★★★★
2016	89.7	154 of 2087	92.6%	★★★★★
2014	84.1	284 of 2064	86.2%	★★★★☆
2013	91.1	122 of 2029	94.0%	★★★★★
2012	94.3	57 of 1984	97.1%	★★★★★
2011	89.7	114 of 1985	94.3%	★★★★★
2010	84.8	223 of 1919	88.4%	★★★★☆
2009	81.4	292 of 1847	84.2%	★★★★☆
2008	78.8	337 of 1789	81.2%	★★★★☆
2007	84.9	217 of 1786	87.8%	★★★★☆
2006	85.4	204 of 1688	87.9%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Florida (2024-2025) ?

Science85%+30 vs state

Math83%+22 vs state

English Language Arts82%+26 vs state

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by a parent
Friday, August 26, 2011

This is a liberal arts magnet school which offers dance, music, drama, and visual arts to the regular school curriculum. Teachers are very perceptive of children's needs because class size is not too big. There is a lot of parent participation and interest in students' education and it shows throughout the school. Good working relationship with parents, teachers, and students which makes for successful school. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				FAST English Language Arts (2025)				FAST Math (2025)				Statewide Science Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
N. B. Cook Elementary School	Public, Magnet	K-5	1310 N 12th Ave	Pensacola	32503	Escambia County	Escambia	No	Yes	No	No	(850) 595-6826	530	34	15.5	42.6%	249 (47.0%)	148 (27.9%)	59 (11.1%)	22 (4.2%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	49 (9.2%)	91.2	128^th of 2258 public elementary schools	94.3%		90.5	158^th of 2256 public elementary schools	93.0%	30	74.0	85.0	89.0		77.0	85.0	86.0		85.0	$11,037	$726	$10,312
A. K. Suter Elementary School	Public	K-5	501 Pickens Ave	Pensacola	32503	Escambia County	Escambia	No	No	No	No	(850) 595-6810	500	29	17.2	48.4%	287 (57.4%)	127 (25.4%)	34 (6.8%)	18 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (6.8%)	76.9	477^th of 2258 public elementary schools	78.9%		79.2	433^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	80.8%	44	75.0	58.0	69.0		77.0	76.0	64.0		69.0	$11,618	$1,191	$10,426
Coastal Connections Academy	Public, Virtual, Charter	K-5	186 N Palafox St	Pensacola	32502	Escambia County	Santa Rosa	Yes	No	Yes	No	(850) 359-1545	261	5	52.2	3.8%	109 (41.8%)	42 (16.1%)	77 (29.5%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.8%)	2 (0.8%)	28 (10.7%)	11.1	2121^st of 2258 public elementary schools	6.1%		14.5	2049^th of 2256 public elementary schools	9.2%	72	36.0	45.0	39.0		22.0	19.0	24.0		30.0	$7,050	$00	$7,050
O. J. Semmes Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1250 E Texar Dr	Pensacola	32503	Escambia County	Escambia	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 595-6975	344	22	15.6	86.3%	34 (9.9%)	258 (75.0%)	23 (6.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (7.6%)	5.3	2217^th of 2258 public elementary schools	1.8%		12.6	2097^th of 2256 public elementary schools	7.0%	120	24.0	13.0	27.0		44.0	24.0	17.0		24.0	$14,099	$2,032	$12,067
Cordova Park Elementary School	Public	K-6	2250 Semur Rd	Pensacola	32503	Escambia County	Escambia	No	No	No	No	(850) 595-6830	596	38	15.6	40.8%	375 (62.9%)	122 (20.5%)	51 (8.6%)	9 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (6.5%)	81.7	376^th of 2258 public elementary schools	83.3%		79.4	429^th of 2256 public elementary schools	81.0%	53	69.0	75.0	70.0	65.0	84.0	73.0	70.0	80.0	73.0	$10,305	$565	$9,741
C. A. Weis Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2701 N Q St	Pensacola	32505	Escambia County	Escambia	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 595-6888	538	31	17.3	89.4%	45 (8.4%)	420 (78.1%)	28 (5.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	44 (8.2%)	10.3	2143^rd of 2258 public elementary schools	5.1%		21.2	1875^th of 2256 public elementary schools	16.9%	268	35.0	29.0	31.0		39.0	26.0	31.0		40.0	$11,578	$1,989	$9,588
Global Learning Academy	Public	PK, KG-5	100 N P St	Pensacola	32505	Escambia County	Escambia	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 430-7560	489	31	15.8	80.0%	52 (10.6%)	346 (70.8%)	61 (12.5%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (5.3%)	10	2149^th of 2258 public elementary schools	4.8%		12	2108^th of 2256 public elementary schools	6.6%	41	39.0	32.0	33.0		24.0	26.0	26.0		39.0	$13,450	$2,556	$10,893
Brentwood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4820 N Palafox St	Pensacola	32505	Escambia County	Escambia	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 595-6800	390	26	15.0	77.7%	98 (25.1%)	220 (56.4%)	39 (10.0%)	2 (0.5%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	28 (7.2%)	15.9	2013^th of 2258 public elementary schools	10.9%		16.8	1983^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	12.1%	30	38.0	38.0	38.0		31.0	34.0	14.0		55.0	$11,524	$1,744	$9,781
Oakcrest Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1820 Hollywood Ave	Pensacola	32505	Escambia County	Escambia	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 595-6980	527	33	15.9	56.7%	53 (10.1%)	222 (42.1%)	215 (40.8%)	7 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.1%)	19 (3.6%)	13.1	2078^th of 2258 public elementary schools	8.0%		9.3	2168^th of 2256 public elementary schools	3.9%	90	20.0	25.0	22.0		46.0	55.0	38.0		30.0	$10,976	$1,063	$9,913
Montclair Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	820 Massachusetts Ave	Pensacola	32505	Escambia County	Escambia	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 595-6969	363	25	14.5	83.7%	22 (6.1%)	285 (78.5%)	28 (7.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	26 (7.2%)	26.8	1730^th of 2258 public elementary schools	23.4%		16	2007^th of 2256 public elementary schools	11.0%	277	36.0	36.0	35.0		48.0	72.0	48.0		37.0	$12,862	$1,987	$10,874

Frequently Asked Questions about N. B. Cook Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of N. B. Cook Elementary School?

Students at N. B. Cook Elementary School are 47% White, 28% African American, 11% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

How many students attend N. B. Cook Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 530 students attended N. B. Cook Elementary School.

Is N. B. Cook Elementary School a good school?

Yes. N. B. Cook Elementary School ranks in the top 5.7% of Florida elementary schools.

What district is N. B. Cook Elementary School in?

Escambia

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