Cornell Elementary School

Summary:

Cornell Elementary School is a public elementary school in Okemos Public Schools district, serving students from kindergarten to 4th grade. With a diverse student population, Cornell consistently performs well academically, ranking among the top 15% of Michigan elementary schools.

Cornell Elementary School's academic performance is particularly strong, with higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math compared to state averages. For example, in 2023-2024, 51.6% of 3rd-grade students and 66.3% of 4th-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to state averages of 39.6% and 43.3%, respectively. Similarly, in Math, 63.4% of 3rd-grade students and 58.5% of 4th-grade students were proficient or better, compared to state averages of 43.4% and 39.1%. The school has also consistently ranked among the top elementary schools in Michigan, with a ranking as high as 38th out of 1,533 schools in 2013-2014.

While Cornell Elementary School generally outperforms nearby schools like Donley Elementary School and Red Cedar School in academic achievement, some schools in the area, such as Okemos Public MontessoriCentral, have even stronger performance, ranking among the top 5% of Michigan elementary schools. Additionally, Cornell Elementary School has seen a recent increase in chronic absenteeism, and may need to provide additional support for economically disadvantaged students to ensure continued success for all learners.


Detail:

Public K-4

 4371 Cornell Rd
       Okemos, MI  48864-3001


(517) 706-5300

District: Okemos Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
224th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,504 Help


Students who attend Cornell Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Chippewa Middle School
    Kinawa School
High:    Okemos High School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.5 Help
Number of students:  472

Racial breakdown:

White:
53.6%
Asian:
31.4%
Two or more races:
10.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  22.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Cornell Elementary School ranks better than 84.9% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks 2nd among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Okemos Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 82.18. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (53.6%), Asian (31.4%), two or more races (10.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 22.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cornell Elementary School is 18.5, which is the highest among 4 elementary schools in the Okemos Public Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cornell Elementary School is $13,504, which is the lowest among 4 elementary schools in the Okemos Public Schools District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Cornell Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Cornell Elementary School 224th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Cornell Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Okemos Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Okemos Public Schools 31st of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Cornell Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Cornell Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 83.33 99th 1545 93.6%
2007 83.64 106th 1565 93.2%
2008 81.78 148th 1577 90.6%
2009 78.25 257th 1589 83.8%
2010 69.77 529th 1552 65.9%
2011 77.47 270th 1552 82.6%
2012 88.24 115th 1566 92.7%
2013 88.81 99th 1563 93.7%
2014 93.53 38th 1533 97.5%
2015 90.19 92nd 1580 94.2%
2016 90.85 89th 1548 94.3%
2017 83.62 159th 1466 89.2%
2018 90.83 93rd 1448 93.6%
2019 92.86 59th 1408 95.8%
2021 92.13 56th 1153 95.1%
2022 90.63 92nd 1344 93.2%
2023 86.06 166th 1470 88.7%
2024 82.18 224th 1486 84.9%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Cornell Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 55.05 24th 78 69.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Cornell Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.34 26th 270 90.4%
2023 86.51 18th 180 90.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Cornell Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.19 237th 1397 83.0%
2019 72.36 204th 1134 82.0%
2023 55.64 522nd 1350 61.3%
2024 42.95 752nd 1381 45.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Cornell Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.51 164th 1443 88.6%
2019 91.89 45th 1171 96.2%
2021 85.75 66th 902 92.7%
2022 88.54 82nd 1106 92.6%
2023 90.20 76th 1321 94.2%
2024 84.19 155th 1342 88.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Cornell Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.11 53rd 1446 96.3%
2019 92.23 50th 1196 95.8%
2021 92.70 29th 915 96.8%
2022 90.75 68th 1139 94.0%
2023 75.03 277th 1334 79.2%
2024 73.37 307th 1347 77.2%
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Rank History for Asian students at Cornell Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.09 43rd 101 57.4%
2023 64.97 36th 84 57.1%
2024 69.80 34th 97 64.9%
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Rank History for White students at Cornell Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.16 106th 1253 91.5%
2019 93.37 36th 1128 96.8%
2021 79.91 147th 1005 85.4%
2022 80.15 175th 1102 84.1%
2023 75.58 251st 1198 79.0%
2024 72.09 289th 1204 76.0%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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by a parent on FaceBook
Saturday, June 2, 2012

Open Quote The staff at Cornell is some of the best that I have ever seen! They are so amazing. They are gracious to their parent volunteers, they are welcoming, they go out of their way to make new students feel at home. Cornell is a wonderful place to raise your children! Okemos schools hold their children to a very high expectation, and it shows. This group of children are bright, caring, well educated kids! I couldn't be happier that my children go there! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Cornell Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 394 7 17 3 1 n/a n/a 0 422
1989 434 12 13 3 0 n/a n/a 0 462
1990 335 12 14 1 0 n/a n/a 0 362
1991 343 9 19 2 2 n/a n/a 7 382
1992 360 10 12 0 1 n/a n/a 0 383
1993 342 9 24 2 0 n/a n/a 0 377
1994 335 7 25 4 0 n/a n/a 0 371
1995 354 7 17 0 0 n/a n/a 0 378
1996 354 7 17 0 0 n/a n/a 0 378
1997 344 6 22 2 0 n/a n/a 0 374
1998 339 5 17 3 2 n/a n/a 0 366
1999 343 10 35 5 0 n/a n/a 0 393
2000 330 9 36 3 1 n/a n/a 0 379
2001 324 7 31 8 0 n/a n/a 0 370
2002 312 6 22 5 8 n/a n/a 11 364
2003 312 6 22 5 8 n/a n/a 11 364
2004 330 5 24 6 10 n/a n/a 7 382
2005 319 11 35 5 1 n/a n/a 1 372
2006 287 13 43 4 0 n/a n/a 1 348
2007 278 19 48 4 0 n/a n/a 1 350
2008 261 20 46 5 n/a n/a n/a 1 333
2009 256 22 50 11 0 n/a n/a 2 341
2010 232 22 59 19 0 n/a n/a 2 334
2011 211 30 79 19 2 0 6 0 347
2012 197 23 82 19 4 0 11 0 336
2013 202 24 90 24 4 0 18 0 362
2014 197 27 100 23 5 0 23 0 375
2015 230 22 119 22 4 0 20 0 417
2016 229 33 119 19 4 0 25 0 429
2017 237 26 112 23 0 0 23 0 421
2018 239 21 140 17 1 0 19 0 437
2019 243 21 166 14 1 0 26 0 471
2020 235 21 154 12 2 0 30 0 454
2021 231 24 160 12 2 0 40 0 469
2022 228 21 145 9 2 0 41 0 446
2023 253 14 148 6 2 0 49 0 472

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Cornell Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 422 n/a n/a n/a
1989 462 n/a n/a 0.2
1990 362 32.0 11.3 0.8
1991 382 n/a n/a n/a
1992 383 n/a n/a 2.6
1993 377 n/a 0.0 1.6
1994 371 17.0 21.8 2.4
1995 378 18.7 20.2 2.6
1996 378 18.7 20.2 2.6
1997 374 20.0 18.7 2.4
1998 366 21.0 17.4 1.9
1999 393 19.0 20.7 1
2000 379 20.2 18.8 0.5
2001 370 20.1 18.4 1.4
2002 364 18.4 19.8 2.3
2003 364 18.4 19.8 2.3
2004 382 2.5 152.8 6.4
2005 372 20.7 18.0 5.9
2006 348 21.4 16.3 5.2
2007 350 22.4 15.6 0
2008 333 18.4 18.1 10.5
2009 341 19.2 17.8 14.7
2010 334 18.7 17.8 15.7
2011 347 17.9 19.3 17.9
2012 336 17.1 19.6 17.9
2013 362 21.0 17.1 21
2014 375 21.9 17.0 19.7
2015 417 23.0 18.1 17.3
2016 429 24.0 17.8 19.6
2017 421 26.0 16.1 19.2
2018 437 26.0 16.7 16.7
2019 471 27.4 17.1 15.1
2020 454 26.0 17.4 15.6
2021 469 25.3 18.5 13.4
2022 446 25.1 17.7 18.2
2023 472 25.5 18.5 22.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Cornell Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 422 n/a n/a n/a
1989 462 n/a n/a 0.2
1990 362 32.0 11.3 0.8
1991 382 n/a n/a n/a
1992 383 n/a n/a 2.6
1993 377 n/a 0.0 1.6
1994 371 17.0 21.8 2.4
1995 378 18.7 20.2 2.6
1996 378 18.7 20.2 2.6
1997 374 20.0 18.7 2.4
1998 366 21.0 17.4 1.9
1999 393 19.0 20.7 1
2000 379 20.2 18.8 0.5
2001 370 20.1 18.4 1.4
2002 364 18.4 19.8 2.3
2003 364 18.4 19.8 2.3
2004 382 2.5 152.8 6.4
2005 372 20.7 18.0 5.9
2006 348 21.4 16.3 5.2
2007 350 22.4 15.6 0
2008 333 18.4 18.1 10.5
2009 341 19.2 17.8 14.7
2010 334 18.7 17.8 15.7
2011 347 17.9 19.3 17.9
2012 336 17.1 19.6 17.9
2013 362 21.0 17.1 21
2014 375 21.9 17.0 19.7
2015 417 23.0 18.1 17.3
2016 429 24.0 17.8 19.6
2017 421 26.0 16.1 19.2
2018 437 26.0 16.7 16.7
2019 471 27.4 17.1 15.1
2020 454 26.0 17.4 15.6
2021 469 25.3 18.5 13.4
2022 446 25.1 17.7 18.2
2023 472 25.5 18.5 22.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Cornell Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $258 (2.5%) $9,923 (97.5%) $10,181
2020 $288 (2.7%) $10,421 (97.3%) $10,709
2021 $604 (5.7%) $9,985 (94.3%) $10,588
2022 $485 (4.0%) $11,579 (96.0%) $12,064
2023 $828 (6.1%) $12,676 (93.9%) $13,504

Data source: Michigan Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Cornell Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 59th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 166th of 1470 Elementary schools
 7.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Cornell Elementary School)79.862.9
 16.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Okemos Public Schools)77.361.7
 15.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Cornell Elementary School)79.665
 14.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Okemos Public Schools)83.663.9
 19.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Cornell Elementary School)7068.8
 1.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Okemos Public Schools)73.771.3
 2.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (Cornell Elementary School)68.158.2
 9.9%
   4th Grade Math (Okemos Public Schools)70.956.7
 14.2%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students471472
 0.2%
African American2114
 33.3%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian166148
 10.8%
Hispanic146
 57.1%
Pacific Islander00
White243253
 4.1%
Two or More Races2649
 88.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients15.1%22.2%
 7.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Cornell Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 472 students attended Cornell Elementary School.

Students who attend Cornell Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Chippewa Middle School
Middle : Kinawa School
High : Okemos High School

Students at Cornell Elementary School are 54% White, 31% Asian, 10% Two or more races, 3% African American, 1% Hispanic.

Cornell Elementary School ranks 224th of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Michigan Department of Education.

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