Mary Lou Cowlishaw Elementary School

Mary Lou Cowlishaw Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5
1212 Sanctuary Ln,  Naperville, IL
Indian Prairie Community Unit School District No. 204
2.3
3.8
602 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Claudette Walton
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Math Proficiency
45%
Reading Proficiency
42%

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A
Teachers
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
42%
Math Proficiency
45%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
44
Full Time Teachers
44
Teachers in First or Second Year
4.6%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Male
50.7%
Female
49.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
43.6%
Hispanic
19.5%
White
19.3%
Black
11.3%
Two or more races
6%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
2.3 6 Reviews
2.0
4/17/2025
I think it's a pretty good school, It justs need to improve on it's school lunch.But overall I think the teachers and staff are kind.
4.0 Alum
12/24/2016
Great school, the academics and teachers are on par with the rest of the district. Additionally the school provides ample opportunities for students to explore their talents.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.8 17 Reviews
4.0 other
5/7/2024
I was a kid at this school in 2nd-3rd grade. I and my friends that were boys would wrestle on the sewer grate. Not only that, but I was the champion. A few bullies, but that's all. I was a weird girl, but I didn't care. But honestly the school safety in 2020-2021 wasn't that great, lol like I said I...
1.0 parent
12/6/2022
terrible school bad lunch and the IEP wasn't followed and bullying wasn't stoped
5.0 parent
11/17/2021
Great teachers and academic plans for kids.
5.0 parent
8/6/2021
Excellent school and community with great teachers and staff who care about the kids. My son's teacher even showed up at his soccer game! Great reading and math advanced placement programs and opportunities for things like robotics slub etc. Highly recommend this great school!!!

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Mary Lou Cowlishaw Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Naperville, IL and is served by the Indian Prairie Community Unit School District No. 204 in Illinois. The school has a total enrollment of 602 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 45% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 42% are proficient in reading. Mary Lou Cowlishaw Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $543,357. Discover additional schools in the area, like Naperville Central High School, Neuqua Valley High School, Waubonsie Valley High School, and more. Learn more about what Naperville has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Mary Lou Cowlishaw Elementary School.

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