A−
Cornelius Elementary
PublicElementaryGrades K–5
21126 Catawba Ave, Cornelius, NC 28031 · (980) 343-3905 · Part of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
Students
542
Students per teacher
15:1
Free or reduced lunch
29%
Setting
Suburb
Grades
K–5
What stands out about Cornelius Elementary
- School Grade A−: near the top of North Carolina’s public schools
- Math proficiency 18 pts above the state
- Reading / language arts 8 pts above the state
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency60%
State average 41.8%
Reading / language arts55%
State average 47.2%
Location
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21126 Catawba Ave, Cornelius
Students
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten83
Grade 189
Grade 296
Grade 380
Grade 4110
Grade 584
Enrollment over time
579’20
554’21
567’22
556’23
542’24
Down 6.4% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 69%Hispanic 15%Black 9%Two or more races 4%Asian 4%
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.