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#1196 of 2,221 schools in MO
Cornerstone Elementary
Elementary School · Excelsior Springs 40 · Excelsior Springs, MO
An Excelsior Springs 40 elementary school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1901 WORNALL ROAD, Excelsior Springs, MO 64024
- Math 37% vs MO 48% (2025)
- Reading 38% vs MO 48% (2025)
- 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Cornerstone Elementary score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 19 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 38% recently.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 39 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
47.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Cornerstone Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 16Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,721/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Excelsior Springs), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$80,781
Median home value
$185,200
Median rent
$916/mo
College educated
15.4%
Homeownership
76.5%
Poverty rate
12.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 64024; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Excelsior Springs Ear Chld CtrEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK | 0.7 mi | 171 | Compare → |
| Lewis ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 372 | Compare → |
| Southview Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 7.9 | K–5 | 4.9 mi | 458 | Compare → |
| LensEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | 3–5 | 5.0 mi | 127 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Excelsior Springs 40
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #2 of 6
- District spending per student
- $12,560NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cornerstone Elementary is listed in EXCELSIOR SPRINGS 40; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cornerstone Elementary
Cornerstone Elementary is a public elementary school in Excelsior Springs, MO, part of Excelsior Springs 40, serving approximately 459 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,196 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cornerstone Elementary
What grades does Cornerstone Elementary serve?
Cornerstone Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Cornerstone Elementary?
Cornerstone Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 459 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cornerstone Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Cornerstone Elementary is 13.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cornerstone Elementary rank in MO?
Cornerstone Elementary ranks #1,196 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Cornerstone Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Cornerstone Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Cornerstone Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cornerstone Elementary has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Cornerstone Elementary a charter school?
No, Cornerstone Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cornerstone Elementary a Title I school?
No, Cornerstone Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cornerstone Elementary?
47.3% of students at Cornerstone Elementary 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 459
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Clay County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.8%
- Phone
- (816) 630-9260
- Area population (ZIP 64024)
- 15,587
- Area average commute
- 25.6 min
- Area median age
- 38.3
Official sources & links
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 · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- 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 · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- 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)
- State assessments · 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 64024; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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