Below Average
#1066 of 1,226 schools in OR
Cornelius Elementary School
Elementary School · Forest Grove Sd 15 · Cornelius, OR
A Forest Grove Sd 15 elementary school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
200 N 14th Ave, Cornelius, OR 97113
- Math 18% vs OR 32% (2025)
- Reading 19% vs OR 43% (2025)
- 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Cornelius Elementary School score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2025 OSAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 51 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 19% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
Based on 26 test records from OR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
63.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Cornelius Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 60Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 79Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,950/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Cornelius), 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
$93,131
Median home value
$434,100
Median rent
$1,457/mo
College educated
17.8%
Homeownership
74.1%
Poverty rate
9.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97113; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free Orchards Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.2 | K–6 | 0.7 mi | 385 | Compare → |
| Swallowtail SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.7private | PK–7 | 0.7 mi | 135 | Compare → |
| Echo Shaw Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–6 | 0.8 mi | 394 | Compare → |
| Fern Hill Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–4 | 1.0 mi | 256 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Forest Grove Sd 15
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #9 of 10
- District spending per student
- $16,916NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cornelius Elementary School is listed in Forest Grove SD 15; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cornelius Elementary School
Cornelius Elementary School is a public elementary school in Cornelius, OR, part of Forest Grove Sd 15, serving approximately 373 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,066 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cornelius Elementary School
What grades does Cornelius Elementary School serve?
Cornelius Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Cornelius Elementary School?
Cornelius Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 373 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cornelius Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cornelius Elementary School is 14.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cornelius Elementary School rank in OR?
Cornelius Elementary School ranks #1,066 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is Cornelius Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Cornelius Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 Cornelius Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cornelius Elementary School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Cornelius Elementary School a charter school?
No, Cornelius Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cornelius Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Cornelius Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cornelius Elementary School?
63.8% of students at Cornelius Elementary 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
- Pre-K – 4th
- Enrollment
- 373
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Washington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.3%
- Phone
- (503) 359-2500
- Area population (ZIP 97113)
- 15,621
- Area average commute
- 30.1 min
- Area median age
- 37.7
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 OSAS · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 OSAS · 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 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 97113; 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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