- Enrollment
- 764
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Excelsior Springs, MO
Cornerstone Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Cornerstone Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 291165000421
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 87
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cornerstone Elementary earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Missouri schools.
- #4 of 7
- public schools in Excelsior Springs · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.1:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 35.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Cornerstone Elementary has class sizes larger than 71% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cornerstone Elementary ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Excelsior Springs, MO.
School address
District: Excelsior Springs 40 · Missouri
NCES ID 291165000421 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Cornerstone Elementary held near 459 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 33.5 → 33.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 291165000421 · Excelsior Springs, MO Other · SMALL · TRAD
466 enr · 14.1:1 · 35.3% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Excelsior Springs High (764 students)
Cornerstone Elementary held near 459 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 33.5 → 33.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Cornerstone Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Excelsior Spri
Excelsior Springs High
764 students
- Excelsior Spri
Excelsior Springs Middle
540 students
- This school
Cornerstone Elementary
466 students
- Lewis Elementa
Lewis Elementary
354 students
- Elkhorn Elemen 239
Elkhorn Elementary
239 students
- Excelsior Spri 151
Excelsior Springs Ear Chld Ctr
151 students
What this shows Cornerstone Elementary reports 466 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cornerstone Elementary compares
Cornerstone Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.1:1 | ▲ 10% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.3% | ▼ 23% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 466 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
466
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 71% in Missouri - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
5.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,560
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $14,087
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 466 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.3%
Hispanic or Latino 8.2%
Two or More 5.2%
African American 2.8%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 83.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.6, Cornerstone Elementary is about as mixed as the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Excelsior Springs 40 reports $12,560 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cornerstone Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Excelsior Springs High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Excelsior Springs Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lewis Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Elkhorn Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Excelsior Springs Ear Chld Ctr | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cornerstone Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 540
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 354
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 239
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 151
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~466 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cornerstone Elementary
How many students attend Cornerstone Elementary?
Cornerstone Elementary has 466 students enrolled. It is a public school in Excelsior Springs, MO. CCD year-over-year: 476 (2022-23) → 459 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cornerstone Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Cornerstone Elementary is 14.1:1, which is 10% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cornerstone Elementary?
35.3% of students at Cornerstone Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cornerstone Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Cornerstone Elementary is White at 83.3% of enrollment, in Excelsior Springs, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cornerstone Elementary?
Cornerstone Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Cornerstone Elementary rank among public schools in Excelsior Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Cornerstone Elementary ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Excelsior Springs, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Excelsior Springs on the city page.
What other schools are in Excelsior Springs 40?
Besides Cornerstone Elementary, Excelsior Springs 40 also operates Excelsior Springs High (764 students), Excelsior Springs Middle (540 students), and Lewis Elementary (354 students). See the Excelsior Springs 40 district page for the complete list.