C−
Cornell School District
Public school districtGrades K–12Regional · 2 towns
Serves Coraopolis and Neville.
Students
541
Schools
2
Spent per student
$28,082
PA $21,758
Students per teacher
10:1
Debt
$8.4M
fiscal 2024
What stands out about Cornell School District
- School Grade C−: better than 20% of Pennsylvania districts
- Math proficiency 21 pts below the state
- Graduation rate (4-year) 8 pts above the state
- Spends 29% more per student than the PA average
- 10 students per teacher
- Debt of $8.4M, about $15,567 per student
Where would my kid go?
The school path for Summit.
K–5Summit Township El SchButler Area School District
6–8Butler Area IHSButler Area School District
9–12Butler Area SHSButler Area School District
Test scores vs. PA
2020–21Math proficiency16%
State average 37.1%
Graduation rate (4-year)95%
State average 87.5% · small group: the state reports 90–100%
Where the money goes
fiscal 2024$28,082 per student · 29% above PA
Spending
Classroom instruction 60%Support & administration 37%Other 3%
Paid for by
Local (mostly property tax) 62%State 30%Federal 8%
U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances.
Enrollment over time
539’20
513’21
522’22
535’23
541’24
About steady.
Students
White 47%Hispanic 20%Black 16%Two or more races 16%Asian 1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%
Schools in the district
2 public schools.
Towns served
Nearby districts
Compare spending and schools next door.
District facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES directory and district boundaries) and the U.S. Census Bureau school finance survey. Test scores and graduation: EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Neighbor ratings are opinions.