Cook Literacy Model School

920 11TH ST NW WINSTON-SALEM NC 27105

Top 25% School in North Carolina

Ranked 73 of 196 in North Carolina

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About Cook Literacy Model School

Cook Literacy Model School in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, is a public Pre-K-5 school, recognized for their academic growth and developing community engagement. Once called a turnaround school, it has come a long way, including surpassing the state academic growth targets and 29% gain on test scores from the fifth-grade class over the course of a single year. Cook Literacy Model School emphasizes the organization's dedication to literacy, science, and mentoring programming, and provides students with academic and personal support. Cook Literacy Model School enhances learning opportunities through community partners, parents helping, community forums, and engaging experiences like STEM nights or field trips. Now, Cook Literacy is a promising alternative and among the best elementary schools in North Carolina.

Contact Information

Address

920 11TH ST NW WINSTON-SALEM NC 27105

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Phone

(336) 703-4201

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 54%
Reading 54%
State average proficiency is 54% in Math and 54% in Reading.
23
Full-time Teachers
280
Total Students
$48684
Avg. Teacher Salary

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TOP 73 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Cook Literacy Model School

2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

School Ratings

Ranked

73

of 196 in North Carolina

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:15 AM - 3:15 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:00 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 2.9%
Asian 1.1%
Hispanic 13.9%
Black 81.1%
Two+ Races 1.1%
Native Am. 0%
White
2.9%
Asian
1.1%
Hispanic
13.9%
Black
81.1%
Two+ Races
1.1%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 280
55%
154 Female
45%
126 Male

Student Population

280 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 12.1 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

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FAQ

Q: How does the Cook Literacy Model School support struggling readers?

A: The students receive small group instruction and focused literacy strategies.

Q: Is there tutoring at Cook Literacy Model School?

A: Yes, after-school tutoring assists students in reading and math.

Q: Are there family programs at Cook Literacy Model School?

A: Families are invited to literacy workshops and parent service fairs.

Q: Do any community partners support Cook Literacy Model School?

A: Yes, local organizations supply mentoring and enrichment programs.

Q: Do you have a library program at Cook Literacy Model School?

A: Yes, students have reading challenges and book fairs.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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