CORNELIA ELEMENTARY

577 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Cornelia Elementary School, located in the Edina Public Schools district in Minnesota, is a highly regarded public school known for its strong academic foundation and community-focused environment. Serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade, the school emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum that integrates core subjects with opportunities for social-emotional learning and character development. It is widely recognized for its high standards of instruction, supported by dedicated faculty who prioritize individual student growth and inclusivity.

The school is deeply integrated into the surrounding Edina neighborhood, often serving as a central hub for families and local engagement. Cornelia is noted for its active Parent Teacher Organization (PTO), which helps foster a collaborative atmosphere between home and school. With a commitment to preparing students for middle school success, Cornelia provides a structured yet nurturing setting that encourages curiosity, critical thinking, and a lifelong love of learning among its diverse student body.

577

Total Students

43.9

Full-Time Teachers

13.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

28.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CORNELIA ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	278
Hispanic	58
Black	84
Asian	113
Two or More	43
Pacific Islander	1

White
278 (48.2 %)
Asian
113 (19.6 %)
Black
84 (14.6 %)
Hispanic
58 (10.1 %)
Two or More
43 (7.5 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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:	EDINA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(952)848-4600
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	577
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	142
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	22

* 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 79

Grade 1 103

Grade 2 103

Grade 3 97

Grade 4 93

Grade 5 102