- Enrollment
- 209
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Cornell, WI
Cornell High
Federal NCES profile for Cornell High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 550288000324
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 93
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cornell High earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Wisconsin schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Cornell · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.7:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 37.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Cornell High has class sizes larger than 84% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cornell High ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Cornell, WI.
School address
District: Cornell School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550288000324 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Cornell High held near 104 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 6.9 → 6.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 550288000324 · Cornell, WI High · SMALL · TRAD
100 enr · 16.7:1 · 37.6% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Cornell Elementary (209 students)
Cornell High held near 104 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 6.9 → 6.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Cornell High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cornell Elemen
Cornell Elementary
209 students
- This school
Cornell High
100 students
- Cornell Middle 83
Cornell Middle
83 students
What this shows Cornell High reports 100 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cornell High compares
Cornell High 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 | 16.7:1 | ▲ 16% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.6% | ▼ 2% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 100 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
100
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 84% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
3.0%
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
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.0%
Two or More 2.0%
Largest group: White at 90.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.7, Cornell High is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
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 High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cornell Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cornell Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cornell High'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 high 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 (~100 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cornell High
How many students attend Cornell High?
Cornell High has 100 students enrolled. It is a high school in Cornell, WI. CCD year-over-year: 109 (2022-23) → 104 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cornell High?
The student-teacher ratio at Cornell High is 16.7:1, which is 16% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cornell High?
37.6% of students at Cornell High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cornell High?
The largest demographic group at Cornell High is White at 90.0% of enrollment, in Cornell, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cornell High?
Cornell High 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 Cornell High rank among public schools in Cornell?
By Resource Investment Index, Cornell High ranks #2 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 High, Cornell School District also operates Cornell Elementary (209 students) and Cornell Middle (83 students). See the Cornell School District district page for the complete list.