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Cornell Elementary School

5817 Ne 3rd St
Des Moines, IA 50313
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 527 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Cornell Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 527 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : Bottom 50% in IA
  • : 65-69% (Top 50%)
  • : 65-69% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Cornell Elementary School's student population of 527 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
527 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Calendar
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Cornell Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cornell Elementary School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IA)
#710 out of 1233 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Cornell Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
65-69%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Cornell Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
65-69%
70%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Cornell Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Cornell Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Cornell Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Asian
n/a
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Cornell Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hispanic
18%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Cornell Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Cornell Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
73%
72%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Cornell Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
8%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Cornell Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Cornell Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Iowa.
0.43
This chart displays the diversity score of Cornell Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Cornell Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Cornell Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cornell Elementary School's ranking?
Cornell Elementary School is ranked #710 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Cornell Elementary School?
527 students attend Cornell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Cornell Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cornell Elementary School?
Cornell Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cornell Elementary School offer ?
Cornell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Cornell Elementary School part of?
Cornell Elementary School is part of Saydel Comm School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 527 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 65-69% (Top 50%)
  • : 65-69% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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