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Cornell Elem School
PublicElementaryGrades PK–8
300 N 7th St, Cornell, IL 61319 · (815) 358-2216 · Part of Cornell Community Consolidated School District 426
Students
114
Students per teacher
10:1
Free or reduced lunch
26%
Setting
Rural
Grades
PK–8
What stands out about Cornell Elem School
- Math proficiency 14 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 14 pts below the state
- Small classes: 10:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment up 17.5% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency12%
State average 25.9%
Reading / language arts17%
State average 30.7%
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300 N 7th St, Cornell
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K15
Kindergarten7
Grade 111
Grade 212
Grade 312
Grade 412
Grade 57
Grade 614
Grade 714
Grade 810
Enrollment over time
97’20
101’21
95’22
112’23
114’24
Up 17.5% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 93%Two or more races 4%Hispanic 3%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.