Summary:
The Saydel Community School District has only one elementary school, Cornell Elementary School, which serves grades PK-4 and has 527 students. Cornell Elementary School's academic performance is mixed, with some grades and subjects performing below the state average, while others are slightly above. The school's statewide ranking has declined over the past three years, from 378 out of 574 Iowa elementary schools in 2021-2022 to 419 out of 557 in 2023-2024, with a 2-star to 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Cornell Elementary School has a relatively high free/reduced lunch rate of 41.94%, indicating that it serves a relatively disadvantaged student population. The school's spending per student is $12,990, which is above the state average, and the student-teacher ratio is 13.5, which is slightly lower than the typical ratio. These factors suggest that the school is making efforts to support its students, but the academic challenges persist.
Overall, the data suggests that Cornell Elementary School is facing some academic and performance challenges, despite the school's efforts to support its students. Further analysis and comparison to other schools in the district or state could provide additional insights into the school's strengths, weaknesses, and areas for improvement.
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