Enrollment
560
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Albany, CA
Cornell Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Cornell Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060186000061
👥 S:T ratio 3
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cornell Elementary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Albany · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24.3:1
- large classes for California
- 18.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Cornell Elementary has class sizes larger than 74% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cornell Elementary ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Albany, CA.
School address
District: Albany City Unified · California
NCES ID 060186000061 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.3:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
18.5%
vs 55.5% California avg
-67% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cornell Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cornell Elementary
Cornell Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Albany, California, enrolling 560 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 24.3:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 18.5% free-meal eligibility runs 67% below the California average.
With 560 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,278 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #513.
Its student body is led by Asian (32%) and Two or More (29%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 74/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.9% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Albany's elementary schools, it stands alongside Ocean View Elementary (563 students): Cornell Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (24.3:1 vs 20.9:1).
Albany City Unified also operates Albany High (1,122 students) and Albany Middle (911 students) alongside Cornell Elementary.
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 Cornell Elementary compares
Cornell Elementary on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.3:1 | ▲ 13% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.5% | ▼ 67% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 560 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.3:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
560
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
18.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
24.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 74% in California - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
8.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$16,055
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 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
Asian 31.8%
Two or More 29.3%
White 21.8%
Hispanic or Latino 16.1%
African American 1.1%
Largest group: Asian at 31.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.9, Cornell Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Albany City Unified, which includes Cornell Elementary.
$16,055
Per student
-3%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.2%
State 59.2%
Federal 9.6%
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 Cornell Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albany High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Albany Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ocean View Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Marin Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Macgregor High (Continuation) | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Cornell Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,122
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 911
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 563
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 524
- Students per teacher
- 34.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 4
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar elementary schools in Albany
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~560 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Cornell Elementary
How many students attend Cornell Elementary?
Cornell Elementary has 560 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Albany, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cornell Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Cornell Elementary is 24.3:1, which is 13% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 55% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cornell Elementary?
18.5% of students at Cornell Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cornell Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Cornell Elementary is Asian at 31.8% of enrollment, in Albany, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cornell Elementary?
Cornell Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cornell Elementary rank among elementary schools in Albany?
By Resource Investment Index, Cornell Elementary ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Albany, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Albany on the city page.
Is Cornell Elementary a good school?
Cornell Elementary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California 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 Albany City Unified?
Besides Cornell Elementary, Albany City Unified also operates Albany High (1,122 students), Albany Middle (911 students), and Ocean View Elementary (563 students). See the Albany City Unified district page for the complete list.
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