Cooks Corners Elementary School

Summary:

Cooks Corners Elementary School is a public elementary school in Valparaiso, Indiana, serving around 470 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the highly-ranked Valparaiso Community Schools district, which is ranked 14th out of 381 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating.

Cooks Corners Elementary consistently performs well academically, with proficiency rates on ILEARN assessments often exceeding the district and state averages. For example, in 2023-2024, the school had 58.92% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 61.38% for the Valparaiso district. In math, Cooks Corners had 66.39% proficiency, higher than the district's 61.4%. The school also maintains relatively low chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 1.8% to 6.1% over the past few years, lower than some nearby schools like Parkview Elementary (6.9%) and Flint Lake Elementary (13.4%). Additionally, Cooks Corners has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 17.72% to 23.4%, compared to schools like John Simatovich Elementary (47.9%) and Central Elementary (54.48%).

While Cooks Corners performs exceptionally well, some nearby schools, such as Memorial Elementary and Heavilin Elementary, have even higher proficiency rates on ILEARN assessments, suggesting the Valparaiso Community Schools district as a whole is delivering high-quality education. Additionally, Cooks Corners has a relatively homogeneous student population, with 80.21% of students identifying as White, which is higher than the racial diversity seen in some nearby schools like Central Elementary (64.93% White) and Flint Lake Elementary (68.57% White).


Detail:

Public K-5

 358 Bullseye Lake Rd
       Valparaiso, IN  46383


(219) 531-3040

District: Valparaiso Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
97th of 1,010 Indiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,590 Help


Students who attend Cooks Corners Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Benjamin Franklin Middle School
High:    Valparaiso High School

Student/teacher ratio:  22.1 Help
Number of students:  470

Racial breakdown:

White:
80.2%
Hispanic:
13.2%
Asian:
2.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  23.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Cooks Corners Elementary School ranks better than 90.4% of elementary schools in Indiana. It also ranks 5th among 8 ranked elementary schools in the Valparaiso Community Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 87.91. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (80.2%), Hispanic (13.2%), Asian (2.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 23.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cooks Corners Elementary School is 22.1, which is the highest among 8 elementary schools in the Valparaiso Community Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Cooks Corners Elementary School employs 21.2 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cooks Corners Elementary School is $7,590, which is the lowest among 8 elementary schools in the Valparaiso Community Schools District!
Schooldigger Rankings:

Cooks Corners Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Valparaiso Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Valparaiso Community Schools 14th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Cooks Corners Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 91.71 26th 959 97.3%
2006 93.84 9th 961 99.1%
2007 87.83 51st 985 94.8%
2008 89.86 40th 996 96.0%
2009 89.93 37th 1003 96.3%
2010 83.48 93rd 1009 90.8%
2011 82.08 98th 1025 90.4%
2012 76.09 210th 1015 79.3%
2013 66.39 371st 1035 64.2%
2014 80.55 133rd 1036 87.2%
2015 83.46 107th 1040 89.7%
2016 84.68 93rd 1046 91.1%
2017 88.99 56th 1033 94.6%
2018 87.76 80th 1027 92.2%
2019 93.05 37th 1031 96.4%
2021 85.35 120th 1016 88.2%
2022 91.03 61st 1020 94.0%
2023 85.84 119th 1016 88.3%
2024 87.91 97th 1010 90.4%
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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Cooks Corners Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 362 0 7 3 0 n/a n/a 0 372
1989 368 1 8 2 0 n/a n/a 0 379
1990 382 3 9 1 0 n/a n/a 0 395
1991 394 2 10 2 0 n/a n/a 0 408
1992 386 0 0 10 0 n/a n/a 0 396
1993 455 2 9 7 1 n/a n/a 0 474
1994 288 1 11 4 0 n/a n/a 0 304
1995 269 1 11 4 0 n/a n/a 0 285
1996 269 1 11 4 0 n/a n/a 0 285
1997 276 2 4 3 0 n/a n/a 0 285
1998 263 3 6 5 0 n/a n/a 0 277
1999 271 1 6 5 0 n/a n/a 0 283
2000 267 1 5 8 0 n/a n/a 0 281
2001 270 1 3 6 0 n/a n/a 0 280
2002 270 3 8 4 0 n/a n/a 0 285
2003 270 3 8 4 0 n/a n/a 0 285
2004 282 3 7 5 0 n/a n/a 0 297
2005 290 9 5 8 0 n/a n/a 0 312
2006 285 4 5 14 1 n/a n/a 0 309
2007 287 3 5 17 1 n/a n/a 12 325
2008 276 1 13 16 2 n/a n/a 9 317
2009 268 4 7 15 1 n/a n/a 19 314
2010 247 4 6 16 0 n/a n/a 19 292
2011 221 5 10 13 0 0 19 0 268
2012 222 5 9 20 0 0 18 0 274
2013 187 4 8 25 0 0 10 0 234
2014 203 6 9 22 0 0 10 0 250
2015 204 7 12 32 0 0 9 0 264
2016 209 5 8 19 0 0 10 0 251
2017 235 2 12 23 0 0 9 0 281
2018 256 7 13 21 0 1 11 0 309
2019 361 4 12 39 0 0 14 0 430
2020 362 8 15 44 0 0 13 0 442
2021 384 9 13 50 0 0 13 0 469
2022 391 10 13 50 1 0 9 0 474
2023 377 9 12 62 1 0 9 0 470

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Cooks Corners Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 372 16.5 22.5 0
1989 379 17.3 21.9 3.2
1990 395 17.0 23.2 2.3
1991 408 17.0 24.0 2
1992 396 23.1 17.1 2.8
1993 474 22.7 20.9 3
1994 304 13.5 22.5 3.9
1995 285 12.1 23.6 0.7
1996 285 12.1 23.6 0.7
1997 285 12.1 23.6 1.1
1998 277 14.4 19.2 0.7
1999 283 12.5 22.6 3.9
2000 281 13.7 20.5 2.8
2001 280 12.9 21.7 5
2002 285 12.9 22.1 6.3
2003 285 12.9 22.1 6.3
2004 297 12.9 23.0 6.7
2005 312 13.3 23.5 10.6
2006 309 13.6 22.7 12.9
2007 325 n/a n/a 12.8
2008 317 13.1 24.2 12.7
2009 314 13.0 24.2 11.9
2010 292 14.8 19.6 15.4
2011 268 12.8 20.8 16.8
2012 274 15.0 18.2 20.4
2013 234 15.0 15.6 19.2
2014 250 14.0 17.8 22.4
2015 264 14.0 18.8 26.9
2016 251 15.0 16.7 22.7
2017 281 18.0 15.6 20.6
2018 309 17.0 18.1 20.7
2019 430 28.0 15.3 22.6
2020 442 27.0 16.3 21.3
2021 469 25.0 18.7 19.8
2022 474 23.3 20.2 17.7
2023 470 21.2 22.1 23.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Cooks Corners Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 372 16.5 22.5 0
1989 379 17.3 21.9 3.2
1990 395 17.0 23.2 2.3
1991 408 17.0 24.0 2
1992 396 23.1 17.1 2.8
1993 474 22.7 20.9 3
1994 304 13.5 22.5 3.9
1995 285 12.1 23.6 0.7
1996 285 12.1 23.6 0.7
1997 285 12.1 23.6 1.1
1998 277 14.4 19.2 0.7
1999 283 12.5 22.6 3.9
2000 281 13.7 20.5 2.8
2001 280 12.9 21.7 5
2002 285 12.9 22.1 6.3
2003 285 12.9 22.1 6.3
2004 297 12.9 23.0 6.7
2005 312 13.3 23.5 10.6
2006 309 13.6 22.7 12.9
2007 325 n/a n/a 12.8
2008 317 13.1 24.2 12.7
2009 314 13.0 24.2 11.9
2010 292 14.8 19.6 15.4
2011 268 12.8 20.8 16.8
2012 274 15.0 18.2 20.4
2013 234 15.0 15.6 19.2
2014 250 14.0 17.8 22.4
2015 264 14.0 18.8 26.9
2016 251 15.0 16.7 22.7
2017 281 18.0 15.6 20.6
2018 309 17.0 18.1 20.7
2019 430 28.0 15.3 22.6
2020 442 27.0 16.3 21.3
2021 469 25.0 18.7 19.8
2022 474 23.3 20.2 17.7
2023 470 21.2 22.1 23.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Cooks Corners Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $25 (0.4%) $6,843 (99.6%) $6,868
2020 $121 (1.8%) $6,560 (98.2%) $6,681
2021 $155 (2.3%) $6,579 (97.7%) $6,734
2022 $489 (6.4%) $7,101 (93.6%) $7,590

Data source: Indiana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Cooks Corners Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 37th of 1031 Elementary schoolsRanks 119th of 1016 Elementary schools
 8.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Cooks Corners Elementary School)60.944.4
 16.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Valparaiso Community Schools)71.965.5
 6.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)46.339.7
 6.6%
3rd Grade Math (Cooks Corners Elementary School)79.769.1
 10.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Valparaiso Community Schools)85.378
 7.3%
   3rd Grade Math (Indiana)58.753.1
 5.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Cooks Corners Elementary School)80.666.2
 14.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Valparaiso Community Schools)72.967.1
 5.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)45.840.3
 5.5%
4th Grade Math (Cooks Corners Elementary School)85.176.6
 8.5%
   4th Grade Math (Valparaiso Community Schools)7772.1
 4.9%
   4th Grade Math (Indiana)5448.8
 5.2%
4th Grade Science (Cooks Corners Elementary School)80.663.6
 17%
   4th Grade Science (Valparaiso Community Schools)71.159.7
 11.4%
   4th Grade Science (Indiana)46.337
 9.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Cooks Corners Elementary School)72.165.2
 6.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Valparaiso Community Schools)65.260.9
 4.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)47.540.2
 7.3%
5th Grade Math (Cooks Corners Elementary School)80.353
 27.3%
   5th Grade Math (Valparaiso Community Schools)6959.3
 9.7%
   5th Grade Math (Indiana)47.841.1
 6.7%
5th Grade Social Studies (Cooks Corners Elementary School)78.759.1
 19.6%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Valparaiso Community Schools)6352.7
 10.3%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Indiana)4639.1
 6.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students430470
 9.3%
African American49
 125%
American Indian01
Asian1212
Hispanic3962
 59%
Pacific Islander00
White361377
 4.4%
Two or More Races149
 35.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients22.6%23.4%
 0.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Cooks Corners Elementary School

Students who attend Cooks Corners Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Benjamin Franklin Middle School
High : Valparaiso High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 470 students attended Cooks Corners Elementary School.

Yes. Cooks Corners Elementary School ranks in the top 9.6% of Indiana elementary schools.

Students at Cooks Corners Elementary School are 80% White, 13% Hispanic, 3% Asian, 2% African American, 2% Two or more races.


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