CORNELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Cornell Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Saydel Comm School District school district, located in Des Moines, IA with about 531 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 4th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 35 teachers, Cornell Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Cornell Elementary School is a public school located in Des Moines, Iowa, and is part of the Saydel Community School District. Serving students in the northern area of the district, the school focuses on creating a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. By maintaining a connection to the broader Saydel school community, Cornell Elementary strives to prepare its young learners for success in their future academic endeavors.
The school is dedicated to fostering a collaborative partnership between educators, students, and families to ensure that each child reaches their full potential. With a curriculum designed to meet state standards, Cornell Elementary emphasizes core subjects while encouraging students to explore their interests through various school activities. Families interested in enrollment or those looking for specific information regarding school programs, calendars, or district policies can visit their official website at http://www.saydel.k12.ia.us.
For more information, contact Cornell Elementary School at (515) 244-8173 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Des Moines, IA 50313
(515) 244-8173
http://www.saydel.k12.ia.us
CORNELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Des Moines, IA with about 531 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Iowa
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Saydel Comm School District
- Total Students:
- 531
- Teachers:
- 35.5
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 531 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending CORNELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 79% of the student body.
- White
- 78.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 12.6%
- Two or more races
- 3.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.9%
- Black or African American
- 1.7%
- Asian
- 0.9%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.6%
- Female
- 48.2%
- Male
- 51.8%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.