Colene Hoose Elementary School

Colene Hoose Elementary School offers a space where all people can learn and thrive.

Colene Hoose Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5

600 Grandview Dr, Normal, IL

Pleasant Hills Neighborhood

McLean County Unified School District No. 5

413 Students

B+

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GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Ed Heineman

Student Teacher Ratio
11:1

Math Proficiency
41%

Reading Proficiency
42%

B+

Academics

Teachers

Source: Niche

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Academics

Reading Proficiency

42%

Math Proficiency

41%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 11:1 Teachers 38	Full Time Teachers 38
Teachers in First or Second Year 6.6%

Test Scores

Equity

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Student Diversity

Male 60.2%	Female 39.8%
White 50.9%	Asian 15.5%
Black 12%	Two or more races 11.4%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

1.0 parent

4/30/2026

it’s bad. As a sub it’s bad, they don’t have resources or support they make it sad! Especially the secretaries so plain, my goodness show emotion, the BEST program is run poorly, they are guessing, just rude all staff . Doing their best,

5.0 parent

2/28/2018

All 3 of my kids attended Colene Hoose, and we have had a great experience overall. As in most schools, some teachers are stronger than others, but we have been pleased as a whole. We love that the school is ethnically diverse and that Hoose is the district-wide school for kids with cognitive impair...

5.0 other

5/18/2017

Great teachers and Principal. everyone do care for the child.

1.0 parent

6/12/2013

Bullying is tolerated. Many more issues beyond that, but I think new parents would appreciate knowing this. I can't for the life of me figure out whople like this school.

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Illinois Mclean County Normal 61761 Pleasant Hills

Colene Hoose Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Normal, IL and is served by the McLean County Unified School District No. 5 in Illinois. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 413 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Academic records show that 41% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 42% are proficient in reading. Colene Hoose Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $274,413. Discover additional schools in the area, like Eugene Field School, University High School, Bloomington High School, and more. Learn more about what Normal has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Colene Hoose Elementary School.

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