Cornell Elementary School

www.okemosk12.net

472 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Cornell Elementary School is a public school located in Okemos, Michigan, and serves as part of the highly-regarded Okemos Public Schools district. Known for its commitment to academic excellence and student development, the school fosters a nurturing learning environment designed to meet the diverse needs of its elementary-age students. By emphasizing foundational skills, critical thinking, and a sense of community, Cornell Elementary strives to prepare its students for success as they transition to middle school and beyond.

The school is deeply integrated into the local Okemos community, benefiting from strong parent involvement and a dedicated staff focused on personalized instruction. Its curriculum is designed to balance rigorous academic standards with social-emotional learning, ensuring that children grow both intellectually and personally. As an integral component of the Okemos school system, Cornell Elementary maintains a reputation for providing a high-quality educational experience that encourages students to become collaborative, curious, and responsible lifelong learners.

472

Total Students

25.5

Full-Time Teachers

18.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

11.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cornell Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	253
Hispanic	6
Black	14
Asian	148
Two or More	49
American Indian	2

White
253 (53.6 %)
Asian
148 (31.4 %)
Two or More
49 (10.4 %)
Black
14 (3.0 %)
Hispanic
6 (1.3 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)

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:	Okemos Public Schools
Phone:	(517)706-5300
Website:	http://www.okemosk12.net
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	472
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	51
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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

Kindergarten 87

Grade 1 97

Grade 2 90

Grade 3 105

Grade 4 93