Cook Jr El
Houston, TX · Houston ISD · Grades PK-5
3,717th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 16%· Stable
Cook Jr El ranking
SchoolRow ranks Cook Jr El 3,717th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 16% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 14th in 2019 to 16th in 2025.
Cook Jr El test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 173 students tested
Cook Jr El students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 467 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 57.1% | 50.5% | ▼ 6.6 pts | |
| Hispanic | 41.3% | 48.2% | ▲ 6.9 pts | |
| White | 0.9% | 0.6% | ▼ 0.3 pts |
Homes near Cook Jr El
Typical home value $161K in zip 77016 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Cook Jr El
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- –Eastex-Jensen Neighborhood SchoolTexas College Preparatory Academies · 1.1 mi away · charter
- 3Roderick R Paige ElHouston ISD · 1.1 mi away3,403rd of 4,406
ELA 42% · Math 33% - 4Mcgowen ElHouston ISD · 1.2 mi away2,697th of 4,406
ELA 46% · Math 42% - 5Kashmere Gardens ElHouston ISD · 1.3 mi away2,575th of 4,406
ELA 53% · Math 37% - 3Shadydale ElHouston ISD · 1.8 mi away3,112th of 4,406
ELA 43% · Math 38% - 3Isaacs ElHouston ISD · 2 mi away3,454th of 4,406
ELA 43% · Math 31% - 5Ross ElHouston ISD · 2 mi away2,628th of 4,406
ELA 51% · Math 38% - 7Berry ElHouston ISD · 2.1 mi away1,692nd of 4,406
ELA 52% · Math 54%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Cook Jr El in?
Cook Jr El is part of the Houston ISD district in Houston, Texas.
Is Cook Jr El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Cook Jr El 3,717th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 16% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Cook Jr El?
Black 51%, Hispanic 48% (467 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Cook Jr El cost?
The typical home value in zip code 77016 is $161K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.