- Enrollment
- 100
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cornell, WI
Cornell Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Cornell Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550288000323
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 99
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cornell Elementary earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Cornell · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 53.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Cornell Elementary has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cornell Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Cornell, WI.
School address
District: Cornell School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550288000323 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Cornell Elementary held near 205 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 16.4 → 16.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 550288000323 · Cornell, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
209 enr · 13.1:1 · 53.3% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Cornell High (100 students)
Cornell Elementary held near 205 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE held 16.4 → 16.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Cornell Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Cornell Elementary
209 students
- Cornell High
Cornell High
100 students
- Cornell Middle 83
Cornell Middle
83 students
What this shows Cornell Elementary reports 209 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cornell Elementary compares
Cornell Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▼ 9% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.3% | ▲ 38% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 209 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
209
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 49% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
0.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$14,748
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.7%
Two or More 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
African American 0.5%
Hispanic or Latino 0.5%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 94.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.2, Cornell Elementary is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Cornell School District reports $14,748 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cornell High | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cornell Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cornell Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 83
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~209 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cornell Elementary
How many students attend Cornell Elementary?
Cornell Elementary has 209 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cornell, WI. CCD year-over-year: 214 (2022-23) → 205 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cornell Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Cornell Elementary is 13.1:1, which is 9% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 17% 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 Cornell Elementary?
53.3% of students at Cornell Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cornell Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Cornell Elementary is White at 94.7% of enrollment, in Cornell, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cornell Elementary?
Cornell Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher 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 public schools in Cornell?
By Resource Investment Index, Cornell Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Cornell, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Cornell School District?
Besides Cornell Elementary, Cornell School District also operates Cornell High (100 students) and Cornell Middle (83 students). See the Cornell School District district page for the complete list.