Colene Hoose Elem School

www.unit5.org

430 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Colene Hoose Elementary School, located in Normal, Illinois, is a public school serving students in kindergarten through fifth grade as part of the Unit 5 School District. The school is known for its welcoming atmosphere and commitment to fostering a strong sense of community among students, staff, and families. It emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience that balances core academic rigor with social-emotional development, aiming to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond.

The school is particularly recognized for its implementation of the "Leader in Me" program, which is based on Stephen Covey’s *7 Habits of Highly Effective People*. This framework is integrated into the daily curriculum to help students develop leadership skills, personal responsibility, and goal-setting abilities. With a focus on inclusive practices and active parent involvement, Colene Hoose strives to create a supportive learning environment where individual student growth and character development are prioritized alongside traditional academic achievement.

430

Total Students

32.9

Full-Time Teachers

13.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Colene Hoose Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	236
Hispanic	41
Black	52
Asian	62
Two or More	36
American Indian	3

White
236 (54.9 %)
Asian
62 (14.4 %)
Black
52 (12.1 %)
Hispanic
41 (9.5 %)
Two or More
36 (8.4 %)
American Indian
3 (0.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	McLean County USD 5
Phone:	(309)557-4414
Website:	http://www.unit5.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	430
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 90

Grade 1 67

Grade 2 68

Grade 3 71

Grade 4 63

Grade 5 71