- Enrollment
- 2,089
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Valparaiso, IN
Cooks Corners Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Cooks Corners Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 181197001883
👥 S:T ratio 7
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cooks Corners Elementary School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Indiana schools.
- #7 of 15
- elementary schools in Valparaiso · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 23.2:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 21.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Cooks Corners Elementary School has class sizes larger than 97% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cooks Corners Elementary School ranks #7 of 15 elementary schools in Valparaiso, IN.
School address
District: Valparaiso Community Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 181197001883 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
Cooks Corners Elementary School grew from 470 students in 2022-23 to 494 in 2023-24 (+5.1%).
Teacher FTE added 21.2 → 24.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+24 students YoY 181197001883 · Valparaiso, IN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
487 enr · 23.2:1 · 21.1% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Valparaiso High School (2,089 students)
Cooks Corners Elementary School grew from 470 students in 2022-23 to 494 in 2023-24 (+5.1%). Teacher FTE added 21.2 → 24.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Cooks Corners Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Valparaiso Hig
Valparaiso High School
2,089 students
- Benjamin Frank 823
Benjamin Franklin Middle School
823 students
- Thomas Jeffers 632
Thomas Jefferson Middle School
632 students
- This school 487
Cooks Corners Elementary School
487 students
- Heavilin Eleme 479
Heavilin Elementary School
479 students
- Flint Lake Ele 476
Flint Lake Elementary School
476 students
What this shows Cooks Corners Elementary School reports 487 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cooks Corners Elementary School compares
Cooks Corners Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.2:1 | ▲ 46% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.1% | ▼ 57% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 487 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.2:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
487
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
23.2:1
students per teacher
- 46% above state mean
Top 97% in Indiana - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
6.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,533
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,921
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.5%
Hispanic or Latino 14.6%
African American 2.5%
Asian 2.1%
Two or More 1.4%
Largest group: White at 79.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.5, Cooks Corners Elementary School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Valparaiso Community Schools reports $11,533 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cooks Corners Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valparaiso High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Benjamin Franklin Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thomas Jefferson Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Heavilin Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Flint Lake Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cooks Corners Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 823
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 632
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 479
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 476
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar elementary schools in Valparaiso
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Heavilin Elementary School
Standard public school
479 students 16:1 students per teacher
Flint Lake Elementary School
Standard public school
476 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Memorial Elementary School
Standard public school
434 students 19.7:1 students per teacher
Union Center Elementary School
Standard public school
386 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Jackson Elementary School
Standard public school
348 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Washington Twp Elementary School
Standard public school
339 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~487 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cooks Corners Elementary School
How many students attend Cooks Corners Elementary School?
Cooks Corners Elementary School has 487 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Valparaiso, IN. CCD year-over-year: 470 (2022-23) → 494 (2023-24), up 24.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cooks Corners Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cooks Corners Elementary School is 23.2:1, which is 46% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 48% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cooks Corners Elementary School?
21.1% of students at Cooks Corners Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cooks Corners Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Cooks Corners Elementary School is White at 79.5% of enrollment, in Valparaiso, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cooks Corners Elementary School?
Cooks Corners Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cooks Corners Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Valparaiso?
By Resource Investment Index, Cooks Corners Elementary School ranks #7 of 15 elementary schools in Valparaiso, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Valparaiso on the city page.
What other schools are in Valparaiso Community Schools?
Besides Cooks Corners Elementary School, Valparaiso Community Schools also operates Valparaiso High School (2,089 students), Benjamin Franklin Middle School (823 students), and Thomas Jefferson Middle School (632 students). See the Valparaiso Community Schools district page for the complete list.