William F. Cooke Jr. Elementary School

2025 Graves Road
Hockessin, DE 19707
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 621 students in grades Kindergarten-5, William F. Cooke Jr. Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 59% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 621 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : Top 10% in DE
  • : 55% (Top 10%)
  • : 66% (Top 10%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

William F. Cooke Jr. Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:

School Overview

William F. Cooke Jr. Elementary School's student population of 621 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
621 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
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School Rankings

William F. Cooke Jr. Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 201 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of William F. Cooke Jr. Elementary School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (DE)
#12 out of 201 schools
(Top 10%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of William F. Cooke Jr. Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of William F. Cooke Jr. Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Delaware by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
66%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of William F. Cooke Jr. Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Delaware by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
21%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
6%
4%
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Hispanic
15%
19%
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Black
9%
31%
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White
64%
41%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.56
This chart displays the diversity score of William F. Cooke Jr. Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Delaware by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is William F. Cooke Jr. Elementary School's ranking?
William F. Cooke Jr. Elementary School is ranked #12 out of 201 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Delaware.
What schools are William F. Cooke Jr. Elementary School often compared to?
William F. Cooke Jr. Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Star Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% DE state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
How many students attend William F. Cooke Jr. Elementary School?
621 students attend William F. Cooke Jr. Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of William F. Cooke Jr. Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of William F. Cooke Jr. Elementary School?
William F. Cooke Jr. Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What grades does William F. Cooke Jr. Elementary School offer ?
William F. Cooke Jr. Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is William F. Cooke Jr. Elementary School part of?
William F. Cooke Jr. Elementary School is part of Red Clay Consolidated School District.

School Calendar

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Event
Date
Teacher In-Service, Schools Closed
November 01, 2024 (Friday)
Teacher In-Service, Schools Closed
November 04, 2024 (Monday)
Parent Teacher Conferences(Teacher In-Service, Schools Closed)
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Professional Learning Day (Schools Closed)
November 27, 2024 (Wednesday)
Winter Break (Schools Closed)
December 23, 2024 (Monday)

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 621 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 55% (Top 10%)
  • : 66% (Top 10%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education

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