Serving 615 students in grades Kindergarten-5, William F. Cooke Jr. Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 31%). 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 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 61% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 615 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in DE
- Math Proficiency: 64% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 66% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 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:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
William F. Cooke Jr. Elementary School's student population of 615 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
615 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
William F. Cooke Jr. Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 199 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of William F. Cooke Jr. Elementary School is 0.52, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#8 out of 199 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
21%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
4%
Hispanic
14%
20%
Black
8%
31%
White
67%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is William F. Cooke Jr. Elementary School's ranking?
William F. Cooke Jr. Elementary School is ranked #8 out of 199 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% 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?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% 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?
615 students attend William F. Cooke Jr. Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of William F. Cooke Jr. Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
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 (No virtual instruction).
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.
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