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Colene Hoose Elem School

600 Grandview Dr, Normal, IL 61761

Ranked 411 of 1380 in Illinois

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Colene Hoose Elem School

600 Grandview Dr, Normal, IL 61761

About Colene Hoose Elem School

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 27%
Reading 27%
State average proficiency is 27% in Math and 27% in Reading.
39
Full-time Teachers
11 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
441
Total Students
$66456
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 51.93%
Asian 16.33%
Hispanic 13.83%
Black 8.84%
Two+ Races 8.39%
Native Am. 0.68%
White
51.93%
Asian
16.33%
Hispanic
13.83%
Black
8.84%
Two+ Races
8.39%
Native Am.
0.68%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 441
45.12%
199 Female
54.88%
242 Male

Student Population

441 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 11 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Colene Hoose Elem School Contact Information

Address

600 Grandview Dr, Normal, IL 61761

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Phone

(309) 557-4414

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TOP 411 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Colene Hoose Elem School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
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  • 🛠️ 3D Printing

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:45 AM - 2:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:30 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

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Latest News

Calendar information for 2026-2027 was recently sent to Colene Hoose Elem School families through the school’s official updates. The notice will let parents plan ahead for the next academic year, such as attendance days, breaks and scheduling needs. Early calendar access is helpful for families with young children because it is useful in planning transportation, childcare, and school-year routines. The update also keeps Colene Hoose households plugged into the Unit 5’s broader planning process, as the district prepares for the upcoming year.

FAQ

Q1. What family resources are available at Colene Hoose Elementary School?

Ans. Colene Hoose Elem School uses district communication tools to give families access to handbooks, menus, school notices, calendar updates and registration information.

Q2. Does Colene Hoose Elem School have PTO?

Ans. Colene Hoose Elem School has a PTO to support school activities, volunteer efforts and projects that benefit students and classrooms.

Q3. What are the student routines at Colene Hoose Elem School?

Ans. Colene Hoose Elem School has clear procedures around arrival, dismissal, attendance, lunch and safety to help students move through the day smoothly.

Q4. Are there learning websites for Colene Hoose Elem School students?

Ans. Colene Hoose Elem School links students to online learning resources that extend classroom practice, reading, research, and skill-building.

Q5. Why do families choose Colene Hoose Elem School?

Ans. Colene Hoose Elem School offers a smaller, public elementary school setting with all the benefits of being in a district, including services, family participation and a focused K–5 program.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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