The top reported proficiency rate is 84% in Math. The lowest is 58% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Cookson Elementary School
Cookson Elementary School is a regular public school serving kindergarten through fifth grade in Troy, Ohio, part of the Troy City district. The school sits in a town of modest size north of Dayton along the Great Miami River, where downtown Troy mixes walkable historic streets with surrounding residential neighborhoods and manufacturing-anchored employment on the city's edges. The area is growing slowly but steadily, with new subdivisions on the outskirts and downtown redevelopment adding apartments and storefronts to the Public Square.
The student body at Cookson reflects Troy's broader makeup. A substantial share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating economic need across the enrollment. The racial and ethnic composition is predominantly white, with a meaningful share of multiracial students and smaller populations of Black and Hispanic students. The school does not report counts for English learners or students with disabilities in special education; those data are not available in the public record.
Recent state testing shows Cookson performing solidly in math, where proficiency stands well above the national norm. Reading and language arts proficiency is also respectable, though a few percentage points below math. Science is a clear soft spot: proficiency there sits considerably lower than in the other core subjects, and a parent may want to discuss with the school what supports or curriculum changes are underway to build science achievement. The school achieved full student participation on all tested assessments, meaning no attendance or opt-out barriers affected these results.
Among the ten districts in Miami County, Cookson's overall proficiency index places it above the midpoint, a solid position. The school does not report a graduation rate because it serves only elementary grades; state testing at those levels does not include social studies in recent years, so that subject is not part of the current proficiency snapshot.
A material shift is arriving for Cookson's families. The Troy City district approved a building referendum in November 2023, and a new elementary school at the Cookson site is scheduled to open in January 2027. This is a generational facilities investment: the four new buildings will replace seven older schools across the district and include updated HVAC and infrastructure. Students currently at Cookson should expect the move to a new building within the next year or so, which will bring a modern learning environment but also the disruption and transition that accompany school moves.
Against this positive infrastructure shift sits a financial headwind. In May 2026, voters rejected the renewal of the district's general operating levy, which funds salaries, special-education services, supplies, and equipment. That defeat leaves the district seeking new revenue and may create ongoing pressure on staffing and program breadth. The levy is likely to return to the ballot, making this an unsettled context for families considering a commitment to the district.
Housing in Troy near Cookson is moderately priced relative to the national benchmark and affordable to families with income near the local median. Rental options are available and remain relatively stable.
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