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#1590 of 2,105 schools in WI
E Cook Elementary
Elementary School · Oshkosh Area School District · Oshkosh, WI
An Oshkosh Area School District elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
1600 Hazel St, Oshkosh, WI 54901
- Math 37% vs WI 53% (2025)
- Reading 37% vs WI 51% (2025)
- 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at E Cook Elementary score 37% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 37% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
61.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where E Cook Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 43Car-Dependent
- Transit 31Some Transit
- Bike 51Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,685/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Oshkosh), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$61,734
Median home value
$164,000
Median rent
$932/mo
College educated
24.2%
Homeownership
50.4%
Poverty rate
18.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54901; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merrill ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 256 | Compare → |
| Webster Stanley ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 204 | Compare → |
| Oaklawn ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 410 | Compare → |
| Washington ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | K–5 | 1.4 mi | 166 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Oshkosh Area School District
- Schools in district
- 21
- Rank in district
- #13 of 21
- District spending per student
- $15,676NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
E Cook Elementary is listed in Oshkosh Area School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About E Cook Elementary
E Cook Elementary is a public elementary school in Oshkosh, WI, part of Oshkosh Area School District, serving approximately 246 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,590 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about E Cook Elementary
What grades does E Cook Elementary serve?
E Cook Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend E Cook Elementary?
E Cook Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 246 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at E Cook Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at E Cook Elementary is 11.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does E Cook Elementary rank in WI?
E Cook Elementary ranks #1,590 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is E Cook Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
E Cook Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 E Cook Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, E Cook Elementary has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is E Cook Elementary a charter school?
No, E Cook Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is E Cook Elementary a Title I school?
No, E Cook Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for E Cook Elementary?
61.8% of students at E Cook Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 246
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Winnebago County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.2%
- Phone
- (920) 424-0152
- Area population (ZIP 54901)
- 36,999
- Area average commute
- 18.2 min
- Area median age
- 30.7
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 FORWARD · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 FORWARD. 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 FORWARD · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 FORWARD. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · 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 54901; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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