Mary Lou Cowlishaw Elementary

www.ipsd.org

589 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Mary Lou Cowlishaw Elementary School is a highly-regarded public school located in Naperville, Illinois, serving students in kindergarten through fifth grade as part of the Indian Prairie School District 204. Situated in a residential area, the school is known for its strong emphasis on academic excellence, a supportive community atmosphere, and a commitment to fostering a positive learning environment. It consistently maintains high performance ratings, benefiting from the robust educational standards and resources associated with the Naperville school system.

Beyond its core curriculum, Cowlishaw Elementary places a significant focus on social-emotional learning and character development, aiming to prepare students for success both inside and outside the classroom. The school maintains a strong partnership with parents and the local community, often hosting various events and programs that encourage family involvement. With its dedicated staff and inclusive culture, the school is widely viewed as a cornerstone of the neighborhood, providing a stable and enriching foundation for its elementary-age population.

589

Total Students

40.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mary Lou Cowlishaw Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	139
Hispanic	104
Black	74
Asian	242
Two or More	26
American Indian	4

Asian
242 (41.1%)
White
139 (23.6%)
Hispanic
104 (17.7%)
Black
74 (12.6%)
Two or More
26 (4.4%)
American Indian
4 (0.7%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Indian Prairie CUSD 204
Phone:	(630)428-6100
Website:	http://www.ipsd.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	589
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 94

Grade 1 94

Grade 2 87

Grade 3 109

Grade 4 105

Grade 5 100