Excellent
#7 of 219 schools in DE
Top 3% in state
William F. Cooke Jr. Elementary
Elementary School · Red Clay Consolidated School District · Hockessin, DE
A Red Clay Consolidated School District elementary school where students score 26 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2025 Graves Road, Hockessin, DE 19707
- Math 61% vs DE 38% (2025)
- Reading 62% vs DE 42% (2025)
- 15:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at William F. Cooke Jr. Elementary score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2025 DESSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. DE average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 6 points across the 11-year record (2015–2025) and has held near 62% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2015-2025) · reading/ELA 67% (multi-year average, 2015-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 72 test records from DE state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where William F. Cooke Jr. Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 16Car-Dependent
- Bike 19Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$172,161
Median home value
$534,300
Median rent
$2,230/mo
College educated
65%
Homeownership
86.3%
Poverty rate
2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19707; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Hockessin Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.4private | PK–8 | 1.0 mi | 42 | Compare → |
| Brandywine Springs SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | K–8 | 1.8 mi | 932 | Compare → |
| Limestone Hills Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 2.0 mi | 6 | Compare → |
| St John the Beloved SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | PK–8 | 2.3 mi | 427 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Red Clay Consolidated School District
- Schools in district
- 28
- Rank in district
- #2 of 26
- District spending per student
- $22,094NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
William F. Cooke Jr. Elementary is listed in Red Clay Consolidated School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About William F. Cooke Jr. Elementary
William F. Cooke Jr. Elementary is a public elementary school in Hockessin, DE, part of Red Clay Consolidated School District, serving approximately 615 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio.
It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #7 of 219 schools in DE. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about William F. Cooke Jr. Elementary
What grades does William F. Cooke Jr. Elementary serve?
William F. Cooke Jr. Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend William F. Cooke Jr. Elementary?
William F. Cooke Jr. Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 615 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at William F. Cooke Jr. Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at William F. Cooke Jr. Elementary is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does William F. Cooke Jr. Elementary rank in DE?
William F. Cooke Jr. Elementary ranks #7 of 219 schools in DE.
What is William F. Cooke Jr. Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
William F. Cooke Jr. Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at William F. Cooke Jr. Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, William F. Cooke Jr. Elementary has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025).
Is William F. Cooke Jr. Elementary a charter school?
No, William F. Cooke Jr. Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is William F. Cooke Jr. Elementary a Title I school?
No, William F. Cooke Jr. Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 615
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- New Castle County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.5%
- Phone
- (302) 235-6600
- Area population (ZIP 19707)
- 17,366
- Area average commute
- 23 min
- Area median age
- 44.6
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 DESSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 DESSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 DESSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 DESSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 19707; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2015-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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