- Enrollment
- 1,849
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Cornelius Elementary School held near 373 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 26.2 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 410516001182 · Cornelius, OR Other · SMALL · TRAD
372 enr · 14.3:1 · 93.0% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Forest Grove High School (1,849 students)
Cornelius Elementary School held near 373 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 26.2 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Cornelius Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Forest Grove H
Forest Grove High School
1,849 students
- Neil Armstrong
Neil Armstrong Middle School
838 students
- Tom Mccall Upp 673
Tom Mccall Upper Elementary
673 students
- Harvey Clarke 390
Harvey Clarke Elementary School
390 students
- Echo Shaw Elem 389
Echo Shaw Elementary School
389 students
- This school 372
Cornelius Elementary School
372 students
What this shows Cornelius Elementary School reports 372 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cornelius Elementary School compares
Cornelius Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$16,890
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $21,075
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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
District finance for Forest Grove Sd 15 reports $16,890 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~372 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 371 (2022-23) → 373 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.