66 out of 10GreatSchools

Colene Hoose Elementary School

Normal, IL
  • Public
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  • Grades K-5
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  • Enrollment: 499

Overview

Colene Hoose Elementary School
600 Grandview Drive
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 557-4414
Colene Hoose Elementary School is located in Normal, IL and serves grades K-5.It received a GreatSchool rating of 6 out of 10
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Student Diversity

Race

Percentage

Native American
0%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
Hispanic
5%
Two or more races
7%
Black
8%
Asian
19%
White
60%
Other
1%

Reviews10 Reviews

4.0
parent
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 impairments, which I feel has given my children a higher degree of compassion and awareness for all people. Bullying does not seem to be tolerated. The chess program is excellent at Hoose as is the Young Authors program, which offers gifted kids an extra outlet/challenge. My kids were very well-prepared for junior high after attending Colene Hoose.
other
Great teachers and Principal. everyone do care for the child.
parent
Colene Hoose is a great school. I've had two kids go from K-5 here and my youngest will start in Fall 2012. I have been involved in the classroom, on field trips, and help out for special events. The teachers are caring and teach using different methods for all learning types. Both of my boys are kinesthetic learners (hands-on) and I appreciate the extra effort to incorporate this into the daily curriculum. All the teachers will give extra help to a student who needs it. This school has so much to offer I would not consider sending my kids anywhere else. A special appreciation to 1st grade teacher Joanne Schumacher who took my reluctant learner (that's an understatement) and started him on the path to where he is today as an A/B student enrolling in high school honors classes.
parent
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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