Serving 470 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Cooks Corners Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 470 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 68% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cooks Corners Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Cooks Corners Elementary School's student population of 470 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
470 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cooks Corners Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cooks Corners Elementary School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#95 out of 1763 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
13%
14%
Black
2%
13%
White
80%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cooks Corners Elementary School's ranking?
Cooks Corners Elementary School is ranked #95 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Cooks Corners Elementary School often compared to?
Cooks Corners Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Morgan Township Elementary School, John Simatovich Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Cooks Corners Elementary School?
470 students attend Cooks Corners Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Cooks Corners Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cooks Corners Elementary School?
Cooks Corners Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Cooks Corners Elementary School offer ?
Cooks Corners Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Cooks Corners Elementary School part of?
Cooks Corners Elementary School is part of Valparaiso Community Schools School District.
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