- Enrollment
- 1,611
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cornelia, GA
Cornelia Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Cornelia Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130258001153
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 2
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cornelia Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Georgia schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Cornelia · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.4:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 68.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Cornelia Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 86% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cornelia Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Cornelia, GA.
School address
District: Habersham County · Georgia
NCES ID 130258001153 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Cornelia Elementary School held near 465 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 43.7 → 41.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 130258001153 · Cornelia, GA Other · SMALL · TRAD
491 enr · 11.4:1 · 68.1% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Habersham Central High School (1,611 students)
Cornelia Elementary School held near 465 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 43.7 → 41.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Cornelia Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Habersham Cent
Habersham Central High School
1,611 students
- Level Grove El 591
Level Grove Elementary School
591 students
- Hilliard a. Wi 566
Hilliard a. Wilbanks Middle School
566 students
- Habersham Nint 552
Habersham Ninth Grade Academy
552 students
- Demorest Eleme 548
Demorest Elementary School
548 students
- This school 491
Cornelia Elementary School
491 students
What this shows Cornelia Elementary School reports 491 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cornelia Elementary School compares
Cornelia Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.4:1 | ▼ 21% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.1% | ▲ 12% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 491 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
491
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 14% in Georgia - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,587
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 491 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 65.0%
White 25.3%
Two or More 4.9%
African American 2.9%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 65.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.0, Cornelia Elementary School is about as mixed as the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Habersham County reports $14,587 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cornelia Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Habersham Central High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Level Grove Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hilliard a. Wilbanks Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Habersham Ninth Grade Academy | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Demorest Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cornelia Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 591
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 566
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 552
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 548
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar other schools in Cornelia
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~491 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cornelia Elementary School
How many students attend Cornelia Elementary School?
Cornelia Elementary School has 491 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cornelia, GA. CCD year-over-year: 479 (2022-23) → 465 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cornelia Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cornelia Elementary School is 11.4:1, which is 21% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 27% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cornelia Elementary School?
68.1% of students at Cornelia Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cornelia Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Cornelia Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 65.0% of enrollment, in Cornelia, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cornelia Elementary School?
Cornelia Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cornelia Elementary School rank among public schools in Cornelia?
By Resource Investment Index, Cornelia Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Cornelia, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Habersham County?
Besides Cornelia Elementary School, Habersham County also operates Habersham Central High School (1,611 students), Level Grove Elementary School (591 students), and Hilliard a. Wilbanks Middle School (566 students). See the Habersham County district page for the complete list.