Cooks Corners Elementary School

358 Bullseye Lake Rd
Valparaiso, IN 46383

470 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Cooks Corners Elementary School, located on Bullseye Lake Road in Valparaiso, Indiana, is a key component of the Valparaiso Community Schools district. The school serves a student population that typically spans from kindergarten through fifth grade, emphasizing a supportive academic environment designed to foster early childhood development and foundational learning. As part of a highly-rated district, the school focuses on core curriculum standards while promoting community engagement and social-emotional growth among its young learners.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to providing a balanced educational experience that integrates traditional academics with enrichment opportunities. By leveraging the resources of the Valparaiso community, Cooks Corners works to create a collaborative atmosphere between faculty, parents, and students. With its focus on personalized instruction and a safe, nurturing campus, the school aims to prepare its students not only for the challenges of middle school but also to instill a lifelong curiosity and sense of responsibility within the local community.

470

Total Students

21.2

Full-Time Teachers

22.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

24.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cooks Corners Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	377
Hispanic	62
Black	9
Asian	12
Two or More	9
American Indian	1

White
377 (80.2 %)
Hispanic
62 (13.2 %)
Asian
12 (2.6 %)
Black
9 (1.9 %)
Two or More
9 (1.9 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Valparaiso Community Schools
Phone:	(219)531-3040
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	470
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	84
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	29

* 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 67

Grade 1 85

Grade 2 77

Grade 3 84

Grade 4 84

Grade 5 73