Cornelia Elementary

Summary:

Cornelia Elementary is a public elementary school located in Edina, Minnesota, serving 577 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. It is part of the highly-ranked Edina Public School District, which is ranked 11th out of 463 districts in the state.

Cornelia Elementary consistently ranks among the top 15-20% of Minnesota elementary schools, with impressive proficiency rates on state assessments that exceed the state and district averages across all grade levels. The school's diverse student population, with 14.56% African American and 10.05% Hispanic students, is noteworthy, and its performance on assessments for these subgroups is also strong, ranking in the top 50-80% of Minnesota elementary schools. Cornelia's student-teacher ratio is relatively low, ranging from 12.3 to 17.9 over the past 3 years, which is lower than the nearby Concord Elementary and Normandale Elementary schools.

While Cornelia Elementary's academic excellence is particularly impressive given its diverse student population, the school has seen an increase in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 13.27% in 2020-2021 to 29.46% in 2022-2023. This may present additional challenges for the school in terms of providing necessary resources and support to ensure the continued academic success of its students. Overall, Cornelia Elementary is a high-performing school that serves as a model for supporting the academic achievement of diverse student populations.


Detail:

Public K-5

 7000 Cornelia Dr
       Edina, MN  55435-0137


(952) 848-4600

District: Edina Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
106th of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,051 Help


Students who attend Cornelia Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    South View Middle
High:    Edina Senior High

Student/teacher ratio:  13.1 Help
Number of students:  577

Racial breakdown:

White:
48.2%
Asian:
19.6%
African American:
14.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  29.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Cornelia Elementary ranks better than 88% of elementary schools in Minnesota. It also ranks last among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Edina Public School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 83.61. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Cornelia Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (48.2%), Asian (19.6%), African American (14.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 29.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Edina Public School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cornelia Elementary is 13.1, which is the 3rd best among 6 elementary schools in the Edina Public School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cornelia Elementary is $15,051, which is the 2nd highest among 6 elementary schools in the Edina Public School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Cornelia Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Cornelia Elementary 106th of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See Cornelia Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Edina Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Edina Public School District 11th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Cornelia Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Cornelia Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 79.47 83rd 674 87.7%
2004 86.14 31st 676 95.4%
2005 78.80 86th 685 87.4%
2006 72.02 180th 756 76.2%
2007 74.35 143rd 777 81.6%
2008 75.08 138th 781 82.3%
2009 70.59 116th 434 73.3%
2010 77.89 96th 803 88.0%
2011 71.29 208th 814 74.4%
2012 66.62 295th 820 64.0%
2013 83.21 73rd 824 91.1%
2014 79.30 115th 826 86.1%
2015 81.18 96th 840 88.6%
2016 80.78 107th 848 87.4%
2017 76.77 168th 853 80.3%
2018 76.36 169th 847 80.0%
2019 82.88 93rd 870 89.3%
2021 84.61 84th 869 90.3%
2022 79.95 135th 858 84.3%
2023 80.43 133rd 845 84.3%
2024 83.61 106th 881 88.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Cornelia Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.01 8th 242 96.7%
2019 94.08 3rd 239 98.7%
2022 82.18 14th 256 94.5%
2023 73.12 33rd 276 88.0%
2024 75.74 36th 303 88.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Cornelia Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.88 137th 463 70.4%
2019 85.53 35th 515 93.2%
2021 72.56 72nd 417 82.7%
2022 69.84 114th 500 77.2%
2023 75.54 86th 524 83.6%
2024 62.45 171st 572 70.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Cornelia Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.24 367th 728 49.6%
2019 66.00 232nd 740 68.6%
2021 38.76 451st 683 34.0%
2022 62.16 218th 663 67.1%
2023 50.63 398th 774 48.6%
2024 56.77 334th 793 57.9%
See the entire list of Best Minnesota Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Cornelia Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.91 192nd 774 75.2%
2019 84.67 62nd 787 92.1%
2021 82.14 84th 783 89.3%
2022 78.99 122nd 799 84.7%
2023 79.70 117th 787 85.1%
2024 78.28 141st 809 82.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Cornelia Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.25 157th 779 79.8%
2019 77.95 135th 798 83.1%
2021 82.57 88th 784 88.8%
2022 76.47 160th 808 80.2%
2023 77.09 159th 799 80.1%
2024 83.99 85th 826 89.7%
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Rank History for Asian students at Cornelia Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.37 17th 134 87.3%
2019 90.27 9th 136 93.4%
2021 90.74 7th 88 92.0%
2022 82.90 30th 131 77.1%
2023 89.24 18th 128 85.9%
2024 90.77 15th 154 90.3%
See the entire list of Best Minnesota Elementary Schools for Asian Students!

Rank History for African American students at Cornelia Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 70.61 68th 282 75.9%
2023 62.48 86th 279 69.2%
2024 78.00 49th 310 84.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Cornelia Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.58 208th 220 5.5%
2019 66.66 50th 219 77.2%
2021 61.98 48th 153 68.6%
2022 52.91 80th 209 61.7%
2023 38.36 133rd 214 37.9%
2024 57.73 80th 249 67.9%
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Rank History for White students at Cornelia Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.70 113th 712 84.1%
2019 81.84 75th 722 89.6%
2021 91.28 16th 710 97.7%
2022 85.43 49th 725 93.2%
2023 86.03 54th 712 92.4%
2024 84.05 58th 730 92.1%
See the entire list of Best Minnesota Elementary Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Minnesota 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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Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Monday, November 27, 2017

Open Quote We moved from a diverse neighborhood in NYC to Edina and were thrilled that our child is attending Cornelia. We have found the community to be warm and welcoming the teachers are extraordinary the school grounds are spacious (and the playground is accessible to kids of all abilities) and the Gifted Math teacher is a true gem. Close Quote


by a parent
Monday, October 16, 2017

Open Quote Love all the teachers and staff at this school. Both of my childs teachers have had masters degrees which is pretty remarkable for a grade school. They have a real passion for education and it shows. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Cornelia Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 460 4 22 8 0 n/a n/a 0 494
1989 490 3 23 4 0 n/a n/a 0 520
1990 468 0 24 4 0 n/a n/a 0 496
1991 438 0 20 2 0 n/a n/a 0 460
1992 436 6 19 6 0 n/a n/a 0 467
1993 342 3 16 1 0 n/a n/a 0 362
1994 406 4 28 2 0 n/a n/a 0 440
1995 416 11 25 2 1 n/a n/a 0 455
1996 416 11 25 2 1 n/a n/a 0 455
1997 411 10 30 3 3 n/a n/a 0 457
1998 420 10 39 4 1 n/a n/a 0 474
1999 455 11 41 9 1 n/a n/a 0 517
2000 428 14 55 10 1 n/a n/a 0 508
2001 407 10 54 10 3 n/a n/a 0 484
2002 394 33 46 9 3 n/a n/a 0 485
2003 394 33 46 9 3 n/a n/a 0 485
2004 381 37 64 14 2 n/a n/a 0 498
2005 386 41 66 22 2 n/a n/a 0 517
2006 396 54 74 14 2 n/a n/a 0 540
2007 388 61 83 13 3 n/a n/a 0 548
2008 368 78 87 15 0 n/a n/a 0 548
2009 361 86 89 15 3 n/a n/a 0 554
2010 353 93 81 20 2 n/a n/a 0 549
2011 362 85 86 36 2 0 16 0 587
2012 339 69 95 40 3 0 26 0 572
2013 348 49 100 33 4 0 24 0 558
2014 324 46 99 42 3 0 23 0 537
2015 337 59 122 41 0 0 25 0 584
2016 317 49 137 43 1 0 27 0 574
2017 308 55 142 55 1 0 24 0 585
2018 300 39 156 46 0 0 33 0 574
2019 305 43 136 54 0 0 29 0 567
2020 302 39 128 52 3 0 30 0 554
2021 301 46 115 58 1 0 29 0 550
2022 276 60 99 61 0 0 35 0 531
2023 278 84 113 58 0 1 43 0 577

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 Cornelia Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 494 32.2 15.3 1.8
1989 520 30.8 16.8 2.9
1990 496 30.5 16.2 2.6
1991 460 27.3 16.8 3.7
1992 467 26.3 17.7 2.1
1993 362 21.2 17.1 1.4
1994 440 22.9 19.2 1.8
1995 455 28.1 16.2 3.7
1996 455 28.1 16.2 3.7
1997 457 29.8 15.3 5.3
1998 474 n/a 0.0 2.5
1999 517 36.0 14.4 3.5
2000 508 31.4 16.2 6.9
2001 484 32.9 14.7 8.7
2002 485 32.5 14.9 9.7
2003 485 32.5 14.9 9.7
2004 498 31.9 15.6 12
2005 517 31.8 16.3 11.2
2006 540 34.3 15.7 12.4
2007 548 34.2 16.0 14.6
2008 548 37.5 14.6 17.2
2009 554 40.1 13.8 18.4
2010 549 40.5 13.5 21.5
2011 587 40.5 14.4 21
2012 572 40.7 14.0 23.3
2013 558 42.5 13.1 17.4
2014 537 42.5 12.6 14.5
2015 584 39.0 14.9 15.6
2016 574 45.0 12.7 17.9
2017 585 42.1 13.8 19.7
2018 574 39.9 14.3 13.6
2019 567 41.6 13.6 16.9
2020 554 36.7 15.0 16.4
2021 550 30.6 17.9 13.3
2022 531 43.1 12.3 15.6
2023 577 43.8 13.1 29.5

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 Cornelia Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 494 32.2 15.3 1.8
1989 520 30.8 16.8 2.9
1990 496 30.5 16.2 2.6
1991 460 27.3 16.8 3.7
1992 467 26.3 17.7 2.1
1993 362 21.2 17.1 1.4
1994 440 22.9 19.2 1.8
1995 455 28.1 16.2 3.7
1996 455 28.1 16.2 3.7
1997 457 29.8 15.3 5.3
1998 474 n/a 0.0 2.5
1999 517 36.0 14.4 3.5
2000 508 31.4 16.2 6.9
2001 484 32.9 14.7 8.7
2002 485 32.5 14.9 9.7
2003 485 32.5 14.9 9.7
2004 498 31.9 15.6 12
2005 517 31.8 16.3 11.2
2006 540 34.3 15.7 12.4
2007 548 34.2 16.0 14.6
2008 548 37.5 14.6 17.2
2009 554 40.1 13.8 18.4
2010 549 40.5 13.5 21.5
2011 587 40.5 14.4 21
2012 572 40.7 14.0 23.3
2013 558 42.5 13.1 17.4
2014 537 42.5 12.6 14.5
2015 584 39.0 14.9 15.6
2016 574 45.0 12.7 17.9
2017 585 42.1 13.8 19.7
2018 574 39.9 14.3 13.6
2019 567 41.6 13.6 16.9
2020 554 36.7 15.0 16.4
2021 550 30.6 17.9 13.3
2022 531 43.1 12.3 15.6
2023 577 43.8 13.1 29.5

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Cornelia Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $15,050

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Cornelia Elementary

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 93rd of 870 Elementary schoolsRanks 133rd of 845 Elementary schools
 5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Cornelia Elementary)86.369.6
 16.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Edina Public School District)86.280.8
 5.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Minnesota)65.659.1
 6.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Cornelia Elementary)76.361.4
 14.9%
   3rd Grade Reading (Edina Public School District)75.566.7
 8.8%
   3rd Grade Reading (Minnesota)54.647.4
 7.2%
4th Grade Math (Cornelia Elementary)81.675.5
 6%
   4th Grade Math (Edina Public School District)82.280.9
 1.3%
   4th Grade Math (Minnesota)63.957.1
 6.8%
4th Grade Reading (Cornelia Elementary)65.164.2
 0.8%
   4th Grade Reading (Edina Public School District)71.873.8
 2%
   4th Grade Reading (Minnesota)55.448.4
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Cornelia Elementary)69.366.4
 3%
   5th Grade Math (Edina Public School District)73.767.5
 6.2%
   5th Grade Math (Minnesota)5244.4
 7.6%
5th Grade Reading (Cornelia Elementary)82.266.4
 15.8%
   5th Grade Reading (Edina Public School District)8679
 7%
   5th Grade Reading (Minnesota)65.858.7
 7%
5th Grade Science (Cornelia Elementary)64.459.2
 5.1%
   5th Grade Science (Edina Public School District)69.565.9
 3.6%
   5th Grade Science (Minnesota)54.948.4
 6.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students567577
 1.8%
African American4384
 95.3%
American Indian00
Asian136113
 16.9%
Hispanic5458
 7.4%
Pacific Islander01
White305278
 8.9%
Two or More Races2943
 48.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients16.9%29.5%
 12.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Cornelia Elementary

Students at Cornelia Elementary are 48% White, 20% Asian, 15% African American, 10% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 577 students attended Cornelia Elementary.

Cornelia Elementary ranks 106th of 881 Minnesota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Cornelia Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : South View Middle
High : Edina Senior High


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

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