CORNELIUS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Cornelius Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools school district, located in Cornelius, NC with about 614 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 34 teachers, Cornelius Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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.
Cornelius Elementary School, located in the heart of Cornelius, North Carolina, serves as a cornerstone of its local community within the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) district. Situated on Catawba Avenue, the school is known for fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and character development. It benefits from its location in a growing, family-oriented town, often drawing strong parent involvement and community support to enhance the educational experience for its diverse student body.
The school is dedicated to preparing students for future success through a curriculum that balances core subjects with various enrichment opportunities. With a focus on cultivating a safe and inclusive culture, Cornelius Elementary strives to meet the unique needs of every learner by leveraging modern resources and collaborative teaching strategies. For families residing in the area, the school is regarded as a vital neighborhood hub that works closely with the broader CMS network to uphold rigorous educational standards while maintaining a personalized, community-centered atmosphere.
For more information, contact Cornelius Elementary at (980) 343-3905 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Cornelius, NC 28031
(980) 343-3905
CORNELIUS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Cornelius, NC with about 614 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in North Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
- Total Students:
- 614
- Teachers:
- 34.46
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I 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 614 students
- White
- 69.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 15.3%
- Black or African American
- 9.3%
- Asian
- 2.9%
- Two or more races
- 2.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Female
- 50.3%
- Male
- 49.7%
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.