Cynthia A. Cockrell Elementary School at 1075 Escalante Trail in Prosper, Texas ranks in the top ten percent of public elementary schools in the state. It has a current enrollment of 759 students in prekindergarten through fifth grade. The student-teacher ratio is thirteen to one. The school is named after Cynthia A. Cockrell, a native Texan with deep ties to Prosper and the Prosper Independent School District. Mrs. Cockrell spent thirty-two years as a student and an educator in this district before passing in 2008. Established in 2012, Cockrell Elementary honors her legacy by continuing her commitment to teaching with a vision to join as a community of educators, families, and learners to write the stories of champions.
Well-manicured open areas surround the school buildings along with newer housing developments. The children can access an outdoor basketball court along with several tetherball courts. The fenced-in, modern playground is filled with different areas of climbing equipment, swings, and a shaded walkway and pavilion. In addition to highly ranked academics, the school offers music, art, and physical education to all students. The fifth-grade students can participate in an honors choir. Other clubs include the Student Council and the Junior Hope Squad, where trustworthy students are chosen to look after their peers who may be struggling. Students also participate in academic competitions with the University Interscholastic League, which include chess, storytelling, spelling, and creative writing, among other categories. At Cockrell Elementary, opportunities are where excellence becomes a habit.
Cynthia A. Cockrell Elementary School
Public Elementary School
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Grade Pre-K-5
1075 Escalante Trl,
Prosper, TX
Prosper Independent School District
School Details
Head of School
Mrs Glenda Dophied
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Math Proficiency
62%
Reading Proficiency
74%
Niche Grade
A
B+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
74%
Math Proficiency
62%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
50
Full Time Teachers
50
Teachers in First or Second Year
5.6%
GreatSchools Rating
10
8
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
693:1
Student Diversity
Male
53.4%
Female
46.6%
White
66%
Asian or Pacific Islander
15.5%
Two or more races
7%
Hispanic
5.9%
Black
5.3%
Native American
<1%
Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
8/18/2025
This school has been a dream for all 3 of my kids! The teachers care deeply about the students and the admin and office staff are so kind and loving! Academically strong and a great sense of community and belonging! We love Cockrell!
8/23/2024
We've had an amazing experience at this school The Teachers and staff are so great with the kids and the parents. The dyslexia program they had for my son was incredible.
5/25/2023
This school has been wonderful. The teachers are amazing and so kind. The only down fall is some of the students are not kind, but that is a reflection of parenting not the school. My kids have beenvery happy here.
4/20/2023
The behavior needs improvement. The students are loud at this school.
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Attendance Zone
List Price Range
$460K - $2.5M
Homes For Sale
901
Average Home Value
$850,519
Median Lot Size
10,018 Sq Ft
% Renters
12%
Average Household Income
$194,495
% of College Grads
62.6%
Median Age
39
Average House Size
3,436 Sq Ft
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
$1,320 - $2,342 per month
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- 1-2 Baths
- 684+ Sq Ft
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Additional Schools in the Area
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- 9th to 12th
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- Private
Parks in this Area
Boyer Park
- Trails
Cherokee Rose Dog Park
- Dog Park
Belle Manor Park
- Bike Trails
- Picnic Area
- Soccer
Long Leaf Park
- Picnic Area
- Playground
Cedar Grove Park
- Bike Trails
- Trails
- Nature Center
Frontier Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Bike Trails
- Fishing
Holly Park
- Lake
- Pool
- Soccer
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Cynthia A. Cockrell Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Prosper, TX, in the Prosper neighborhood, and is served by the Prosper Independent School District in Texas. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 754 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 62% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 74% are proficient in reading. Cynthia A. Cockrell Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $850,519. Discover additional schools in the area, like Walnut Grove High School, Rock Hill High School, Prestonwood Christian Academy North, and more. Learn more about what Prosper has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Cynthia A. Cockrell Elementary School.