Cornell Elem School

95 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Cornell Elementary School, located at 300 N 7th St in Cornell, Illinois, serves as the primary educational hub for the local community. As a small, rural public school, it is dedicated to providing fundamental academic instruction for students in the elementary grade levels. The school emphasizes a close-knit learning environment where faculty and staff focus on the foundational development of students in core subjects such as reading, mathematics, and science, while fostering a supportive atmosphere conducive to personal growth.

Because of its location in a small village, the school often acts as a central pillar of the community, maintaining strong ties between families and educators. The institution is part of a larger district framework that aims to prepare students for their transition into secondary education. By prioritizing individualized attention and community involvement, Cornell Elementary strives to ensure that students receive a well-rounded start to their academic careers within a safe and localized setting.

Total Students

11.5

Full-Time Teachers

8.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cornell Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	91
Hispanic	4

White
91 (95.8 %)
Hispanic
4 (4.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Cornell CCSD 426
Phone:	(815)358-2216
Website:	http://cornellgradeschool.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	95
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	11.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 5

Kindergarten 10

Grade 1 11

Grade 2 9

Grade 3 7

Grade 4 12

Grade 5 13

Grade 6 12

Grade 7 9

Grade 8 7