Cook Elementary School

Cook Elementary School, a medium-sized K-5 school in GRAND BLANC, Michigan, operated by Grand Blanc Community Schools, works with 397 students, covering grades K through 2.

Cook Elementary School is one of 13 schools operated by Grand Blanc Community Schools, a district that enrolls 7,457 students overall.

In terms of who attends, Cook Elementary School shows that 60% of the student body identifies as White. The remainder looks like 18% Black, 9% multiracial, 7% Hispanic, 6% Asian. The wider county runs roughly 72% White, putting the school's mix visibly less White than the area baseline.

In terms of school funding signals, On paper, Cook Elementary School has 24 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 16.9:1. That figure is higher than the state norm's 15.8:1 average. Around 40% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment. By comparison, Genesee County runs at roughly 61%, so the school's eligibility rate is somewhat below the surrounding baseline.

In the area at large, the surrounding county (Genesee County) records that median household income runs about $62,281, about 23% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and the poverty rate sits near 12%. Cook Elementary School is one of 158 public schools in Genesee County (combined enrollment of about 58,534 students).

The closest other public school is Lillian G Mason Elementary School, roughly 0.0 miles away. 8 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

The campus sits in a suburban setting.

Looking at the recent track record. Cook Elementary School's enrollment has increased 8% since 2018, when it stood at 367 (now 397). The White share of enrollment fell from 72% to 60% over that span.

In the discussion threads here, the feed for Cook Elementary School typically covers sports schedules, lunch menu changes, and school spirit week. Contributors range from current parents to recent graduates and teachers.