Enrollment
372
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cornelius, OR
Cornelius Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Cornelius Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 410516001182
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cornelius Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Oregon schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Oregon schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Cornelius · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- small classes for Oregon
- 93.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Cornelius Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 79% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cornelius Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Cornelius, OR.
School address
District: Forest Grove Sd 15 · Oregon
NCES ID 410516001182 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
-19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
93.0%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
+76% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cornelius Elementary School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cornelius Elementary School
Cornelius Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Cornelius, Oregon, enrolling 372 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Oregon schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 93.0% of students qualify for free meals, 76% above the Oregon average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 372 students, its enrollment sits close to the Oregon median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Among 74 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Oregon schools statewide, it ranks #4, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (89% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 21/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 248 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Cornelius's public schools, it stands alongside Echo Shaw Elementary School (389 students): Cornelius Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.3:1 vs 14.4:1).
Forest Grove Sd 15 also operates Forest Grove High School (1,849 students) and Neil Armstrong Middle School (838 students) alongside Cornelius Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Cornelius Elementary School compares
Cornelius Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.3:1 | ▼ 19% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 93.0% | ▲ 76% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 372 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
372
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
93.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 76% above the Oregon average of 52.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 21% in Oregon - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
34.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,351
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $18,086
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 248 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 88.7%
White 8.9%
Asian 1.1%
Two or More 0.8%
African American 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 88.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.5, Cornelius Elementary School is less mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Forest Grove Sd 15, which includes Cornelius Elementary School.
$15,351
Per student
-15%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.4%
State 60.8%
Federal 11.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Cornelius Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Grove High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Neil Armstrong Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tom Mccall Upper Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harvey Clarke Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Echo Shaw Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cornelius Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,849
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 838
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 673
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 390
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 389
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar other schools in Cornelius
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Oregon, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~372 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Cornelius Elementary School
How many students attend Cornelius Elementary School?
Cornelius Elementary School has 372 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cornelius, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cornelius Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cornelius Elementary School is 14.3:1, which is 19% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 9% 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 Cornelius Elementary School?
93.0% of students at Cornelius Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cornelius Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Cornelius Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 88.7% of enrollment, in Cornelius, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cornelius Elementary School?
Cornelius Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cornelius Elementary School rank among public schools in Cornelius?
By Resource Investment Index, Cornelius Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Cornelius, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Cornelius on the city page.
Is Cornelius Elementary School a good school?
Cornelius Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Oregon schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Oregon schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Forest Grove Sd 15?
Besides Cornelius Elementary School, Forest Grove Sd 15 also operates Forest Grove High School (1,849 students), Neil Armstrong Middle School (838 students), and Tom Mccall Upper Elementary (673 students). See the Forest Grove Sd 15 district page for the complete list.
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