Serving 487 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 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). 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 19:1 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 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 487 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 66% (Top 20%)
- 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 487 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
487 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Colors
Blue and Gold
School Rankings
Cooks Corners Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,743 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 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#120 out of 1743 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
15%
15%
Black
2%
14%
White
80%
62%
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
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 #120 out of 1,743 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 John Simatovich Elementary School, Morgan Township Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% 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?
487 students attend Cooks Corners Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Cooks Corners Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% 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 19:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cooks Corners Elementary School part of?
Cooks Corners Elementary School is part of Valparaiso Community Schools.
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