Andrew Cooke Magnet Elementary School

Andrew Cooke Magnet Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5
522 Belvidere Rd,  Waukegan, IL
Waukegan Community Unit School District No. 60
4.8
370 Students
C
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Ms. Nan Heim
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Math Proficiency
12%
Reading Proficiency
22%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
C
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
12%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
32
Full Time Teachers
32
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Male
53.8%
Female
46.2%
Hispanic
70.5%
Black
16%
White
8.3%
Two or more races
3.4%
Native American
1.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
4.8 16 Reviews
5.0 parent
9/5/2025
I'm thoroughly impressed with the teachers, staff and curriculum at Andrew Cooke Elementary School! The educators are passionate, dedicated, and truly care about each student's growth. The curriculum is engaging, challenging, and tailored to meet the diverse needs of the students. I've seen my child...
5.0 other
4/3/2025
Very attentive teachers and staff. Great environment for learning
5.0 student
6/5/2024
this school is the best I have had and I wish everybody knew about this great oportunity
5.0 parent
2/7/2024
I was raised in the community this school is located in. I was pleased to get my children accepted into this school. They offer accelerated learning along with a focus on fine arts. My young children are able to begin practicing music in their orchestra class as early as 1st grade. They learn their...

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Andrew Cooke Magnet Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Waukegan, IL and is served by the Waukegan Community Unit School District No. 60 in Illinois. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 370 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 12% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 22% are proficient in reading. Andrew Cooke Magnet Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $199,966. Discover additional schools in the area, like Waukegan High School, North Chicago Community High School, Cristo Rey St. Martin College Prep, and more. Learn more about what Waukegan has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Andrew Cooke Magnet Elementary School.

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