- Enrollment
- 1,496
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Okemos, MI
Cornell Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Cornell Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 262628006280
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cornell Elementary School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Okemos · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.6:1
- students per teacher
- 20.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Cornell Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cornell Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Okemos, MI.
School address
District: Okemos Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262628006280 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Cornell Elementary School held near 453 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.5 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 262628006280 · Okemos, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
439 enr · 17.6:1 · 20.6% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Okemos High School (1,496 students)
Cornell Elementary School held near 453 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.5 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Cornell Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Okemos High Sc
Okemos High School
1,496 students
- Kinawa School
Kinawa School
735 students
- Chippewa Middl
Chippewa Middle School
726 students
- Bennett Woods 476
Bennett Woods Elementary School
476 students
- Hiawatha Eleme 441
Hiawatha Elementary School
441 students
- This school 439
Cornell Elementary School
439 students
What this shows Cornell Elementary School reports 439 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cornell Elementary School compares
Cornell Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.6:1 | ▲ 1% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.6% | ▼ 62% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 439 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
439
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
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
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 59% in Michigan - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
28.2%
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
$14,309
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 57.9%
Asian 23.9%
Two or More 13.4%
African American 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Hispanic or Latino 0.7%
Largest group: White at 57.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.9, Cornell Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Okemos Public Schools reports $14,309 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cornell Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Okemos High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kinawa School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chippewa Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bennett Woods Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hiawatha Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cornell Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 735
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 726
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 476
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 441
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 (~439 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cornell Elementary School
How many students attend Cornell Elementary School?
Cornell Elementary School has 439 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Okemos, MI. CCD year-over-year: 472 (2022-23) → 453 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cornell Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cornell Elementary School is 17.6:1, which is 1% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cornell Elementary School?
20.6% of students at Cornell Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cornell Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Cornell Elementary School is White at 57.9% of enrollment, in Okemos, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cornell Elementary School?
Cornell Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower 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 Cornell Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Okemos?
By Resource Investment Index, Cornell Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Okemos, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Okemos on the city page.
What other schools are in Okemos Public Schools?
Besides Cornell Elementary School, Okemos Public Schools also operates Okemos High School (1,496 students), Kinawa School (735 students), and Chippewa Middle School (726 students). See the Okemos Public Schools district page for the complete list.