- Enrollment
- 1,122
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Cornell Elementary held near 551 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.6 → 24.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 060186000061 · Albany, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
560 enr · 24.3:1 · 18.5% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Albany High (1,122 students)
Cornell Elementary held near 551 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.6 → 24.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Cornell Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Albany High
Albany High
1,122 students
- Albany Middle
Albany Middle
911 students
- Ocean View Ele
Ocean View Elementary
563 students
- This school
Cornell Elementary
560 students
- Marin Elementa
Marin Elementary
524 students
- Macgregor High 4
Macgregor High (Continuation)
4 students
What this shows Cornell Elementary reports 560 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cornell Elementary compares
Cornell Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$17,717
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
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.
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
District finance for Albany City Unified reports $17,717 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~560 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 569 (2022-23) → 551 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.