Below Average
#3137 of 3,813 schools in IL
Cornell Elem School
Elementary School · Cornell Ccsd 426 · Cornell, IL
A Cornell Ccsd 426 elementary school where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.
300 N 7th St, Cornell, IL 61319
- Math 12% proficient (2021)
- Reading 22% proficient (2022)
- 8.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Cornell Elem School score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 5 points since 2019, reaching 22% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
30.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Cornell Elem School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 18Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low185/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$73,000
Median home value
$171,700
Median rent
$855/mo
College educated
16.5%
Homeownership
89.9%
Poverty rate
10.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61319; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Cornell Ccsd 426
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $17,126NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cornell Elem School is listed in Cornell CCSD 426; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cornell Elem School
Cornell Elem School is a public elementary school in Cornell, IL, part of Cornell Ccsd 426, serving approximately 112 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 8.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #3,137 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cornell Elem School
What grades does Cornell Elem School serve?
Cornell Elem School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Cornell Elem School?
Cornell Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 112 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cornell Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cornell Elem School is 8.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cornell Elem School rank in IL?
Cornell Elem School ranks #3,137 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Cornell Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?
Cornell Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Cornell Elem School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cornell Elem School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Cornell Elem School a charter school?
No, Cornell Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cornell Elem School a Title I school?
No, Cornell Elem School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cornell Elem School?
30.4% of students at Cornell Elem School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 112
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Livingston County
- Phone
- (815) 358-2216
- Area population (ZIP 61319)
- 1,188
- Area average commute
- 29.6 min
- Area median age
- 52.3
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 61319; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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