Serving 391 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Colene Hoose Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 391 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Colene Hoose Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Colene Hoose Elementary School's student population of 391 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
391 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Colene Hoose Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Colene Hoose Elementary School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1125 out of 3663 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
15%
5%
Hispanic
9%
27%
Black
11%
17%
White
56%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Colene Hoose Elementary School's ranking?
Colene Hoose Elementary School is ranked #1125 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Colene Hoose Elementary School often compared to?
Colene Hoose Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Benjamin Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Colene Hoose Elementary School?
391 students attend Colene Hoose Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Colene Hoose Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Colene Hoose Elementary School?
Colene Hoose Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Colene Hoose Elementary School offer ?
Colene Hoose Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Colene Hoose Elementary School part of?
Colene Hoose Elementary School is part of Mclean County USD 5 School District.
School Calendar
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Date
Pre-K last day if no emergency days are used
May 21, 2024 (Tuesday)
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