- Enrollment
- 1,010
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Cornwall, NY
Cornwall Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Cornwall Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360843000641
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cornwall Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of New York schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Cornwall · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- large classes for New York
- 18.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Cornwall Elementary School has class sizes larger than 90% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cornwall Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Cornwall, NY.
School address
District: Cornwall Central School District · New York
NCES ID 360843000641 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Cornwall Elementary School held near 577 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 38.4 → 36.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 360843000641 · Cornwall, NY Elementary · MID · TRAD
595 enr · 15.7:1 · 18.0% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Cornwall Central High School (1,010 students)
Cornwall Elementary School held near 577 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 38.4 → 36.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Cornwall Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cornwall Centr
Cornwall Central High School
1,010 students
- Cornwall Middl
Cornwall Middle School
905 students
- This school
Cornwall Elementary School
595 students
- Cornwall-on-Hu 239
Cornwall-on-Hudson Elementary School
239 students
- Willow Avenue 236
Willow Avenue Elementary School
236 students
What this shows Cornwall Elementary School reports 595 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cornwall Elementary School compares
Cornwall Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.7:1 | ▲ 33% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.0% | ▼ 68% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 595 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
595
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% below the New York average of 56.2%
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
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 33% above state mean
Top 90% in New York - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$24,103
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $28,120
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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 50.8%
Hispanic or Latino 26.7%
African American 8.4%
Two or More 7.1%
Asian 6.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 50.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.4, Cornwall Elementary School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Cornwall Central School District reports $24,103 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cornwall Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cornwall Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cornwall Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cornwall-on-Hudson Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Willow Avenue Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cornwall Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 905
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 239
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 236
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~595 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cornwall Elementary School
How many students attend Cornwall Elementary School?
Cornwall Elementary School has 595 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Cornwall, NY. CCD year-over-year: 567 (2022-23) → 577 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cornwall Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cornwall Elementary School is 15.7:1, which is 33% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cornwall Elementary School?
18.0% of students at Cornwall Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cornwall Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Cornwall Elementary School is White at 50.8% of enrollment, in Cornwall, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cornwall Elementary School?
Cornwall Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Cornwall Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Cornwall?
By Resource Investment Index, Cornwall Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Cornwall, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Cornwall Central School District?
Besides Cornwall Elementary School, Cornwall Central School District also operates Cornwall Central High School (1,010 students), Cornwall Middle School (905 students), and Cornwall-on-Hudson Elementary School (239 students). See the Cornwall Central School District district page for the complete list.