Serving 112 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Cooke School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-49% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-49% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was equal to the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
112 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)40-49%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)40-49%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
23%
28%
Black
17%
16%
White
45%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
15%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% IL state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% IL state average).
How many students attend Cooke School?
112 students attend Cooke School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Cooke School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, and 15% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cooke School?
Cooke School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Cooke School offer ?
Cooke School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Cooke School part of?
Cooke School is part of Galesburg Community Unit School District 205.
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