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Cornerstone Elementary

Summary:

Cornerstone Elementary is a public elementary school located in Excelsior Springs, Missouri, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 476 students. The school is part of the Excelsior Springs 40 School District, which is ranked 215 out of 386 districts in Missouri and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Cornerstone Elementary has had a mixed performance on state assessments (MAP) over the past few years, with some grades and subjects performing better than others compared to the district and state averages. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 4th-grade students outperformed the district and state in mathematics, but the 3rd-grade and 5th-grade students underperformed. In English Language Arts, the school's 3rd-grade students performed slightly better than the district and state, but the 5th-grade students underperformed. The school also has relatively high chronic absenteeism rates and a higher percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch compared to the state average.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Elkhorn Elementary and Lewis Elementary, Cornerstone Elementary's performance on state assessments is generally lower. Elkhorn Elementary outperformed Cornerstone in several grade levels and subjects, and Lewis Elementary also outperformed Cornerstone in some areas. Additionally, Cornerstone Elementary's performance for certain subgroups, such as low-income and disabled students, has been more promising, but the overall academic outcomes suggest the need for further analysis and targeted interventions to improve student achievement.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1901 Wornall Road
       Excelsior Springs, MO  64024-0248

(816) 630-9260

District: Excelsior Springs 40

SchoolDigger Rank:
471st of 906 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,880 Help


Students who attend Cornerstone Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Excelsior Springs Middle
High:    Excelsior Springs High

Student/teacher ratio:  13.9 Help
Number of students:  459

Racial breakdown:

White:
83.7%
Two or more races:
6.5%
Hispanic:
6.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  47.3% Help


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Compare Details Cornerstone Elementary ranks worse than 52% of elementary schools in Missouri. It also ranks first among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Excelsior Springs 40 School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 48.28. (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 Cornerstone Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Excelsior Springs 40 School District. Racial makeup is: White (83.7%), two or more races (6.5%), Hispanic (6.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 47.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cornerstone Elementary is 13.9. 2 elementary schools in the Excelsior Springs 40 School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cornerstone Elementary is $11,880. 2 elementary schools in the Excelsior Springs 40 School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Cornerstone Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Cornerstone Elementary 471st of 906 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Cornerstone Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Excelsior Springs 40:

SchoolDigger ranks Excelsior Springs 40 215th of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Cornerstone Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Cornerstone Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 39.52 731st 1074 31.9%
2007 49.56 577th 1080 46.6%
2008 56.66 448th 1084 58.7%
2009 49.42 577th 1053 45.2%
2010 66.44 319th 1066 70.1%
2011 65.72 348th 1088 68.0%
2012 66.68 340th 1085 68.7%
2013 65.26 350th 1108 68.4%
2014 66.23 317th 1089 70.9%
2015 76.94 211th 1058 80.1%
2016 59.20 375th 865 56.6%
2017 63.66 374th 1032 63.8%
2018 40.28 651st 1045 37.7%
2019 31.74 768th 1052 27.0%
2021 47.63 486th 901 46.1%
2022 37.73 572nd 908 37.0%
2023 51.25 444th 898 50.6%
2024 48.28 471st 906 48.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Cornerstone Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.30 625th 887 29.5%
2019 31.18 705th 907 22.3%
2021 70.06 98th 574 82.9%
2022 39.54 319th 532 40.0%
2023 66.14 136th 611 77.7%
2024 56.63 218th 625 65.1%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Cornerstone Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.13 97th 251 61.4%
2021 52.97 33rd 81 59.3%
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Rank History for White students at Cornerstone Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.54 675th 898 24.8%
2019 19.97 816th 917 11.0%
2021 30.71 498th 691 27.9%
2022 22.54 555th 675 17.8%
2023 35.23 446th 673 33.7%
2024 37.19 435th 668 34.9%
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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary 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: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Cornerstone Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 1002 1002
1992 387 6 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 397
1993 360 6 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 371
1994 496 12 4 4 2 n/a n/a 0 518
1995 458 16 3 6 0 n/a n/a 0 483
1996 458 16 3 6 0 n/a n/a 0 483
1997 414 13 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 430
1998 429 15 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 448
1999 395 10 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 409
2000 409 17 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 433
2001 582 21 4 16 0 n/a n/a 0 623
2002 580 17 3 9 1 n/a n/a 0 610
2003 580 17 3 9 1 n/a n/a 0 610
2004 598 23 2 6 6 n/a n/a 0 635
2005 577 18 2 9 8 n/a n/a 0 614
2006 588 23 2 17 4 n/a n/a 0 634
2007 582 22 12 26 6 n/a n/a 0 648
2008 507 26 7 28 5 n/a n/a 0 573
2009 573 30 7 34 7 n/a n/a 0 651
2010 532 27 7 26 4 n/a n/a 0 596
2011 522 20 3 0 1 0 24 0 570
2012 499 27 4 29 1 0 19 0 579
2013 460 17 2 27 1 0 18 0 525
2014 464 10 1 24 2 0 24 0 525
2015 454 14 3 17 0 0 33 0 521
2016 484 11 4 16 4 0 28 0 547
2017 472 9 4 18 5 0 29 0 537
2018 467 6 3 19 4 0 30 0 529
2019 441 8 1 21 0 0 27 0 498
2020 467 8 2 21 0 0 28 0 526
2021 414 6 1 24 1 2 31 0 479
2022 412 10 1 27 1 2 31 0 484
2023 393 16 3 33 1 1 29 0 476
2024 384 15 0 29 0 1 30 0 459

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 Cornerstone Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 1002 35.0 28.6 n/a
1992 397 26.7 14.8 31.5
1993 371 24.7 15.0 28.8
1994 518 31.0 16.7 39.6
1995 483 33.4 14.5 37.7
1996 483 33.4 14.5 37.7
1997 430 28.0 15.4 24.4
1998 448 27.5 16.3 20.8
1999 409 29.3 14.0 32.5
2000 433 29.0 14.9 29.3
2001 623 43.7 14.3 29.7
2002 610 41.1 14.8 30.2
2003 610 41.1 14.8 30.2
2004 635 42.5 14.9 32.6
2005 614 43.4 14.1 34.4
2006 634 44.3 14.3 36.9
2007 648 43.2 15.0 36.9
2008 573 42.2 13.6 39.3
2009 651 43.8 14.9 40.1
2010 596 43.8 13.6 45.1
2011 570 43.6 13.0 41.8
2012 579 39.6 14.5 43.7
2013 525 37.2 14.1 41.5
2014 525 36.8 14.2 47.8
2015 521 38.0 13.7 48.6
2016 547 36.0 15.1 51.7
2017 537 36.3 14.7 55.5
2018 529 38.5 13.7 55.4
2019 498 36.9 13.4 45.4
2020 526 34.5 15.2 50.8
2021 479 35.5 13.4 49.1
2022 484 36.0 13.4 38.8
2023 476 33.5 14.2 47.1
2024 459 33.0 13.9 47.3

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 Cornerstone Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 1002 35.0 28.6 n/a
1992 397 26.7 14.8 31.5
1993 371 24.7 15.0 28.8
1994 518 31.0 16.7 39.6
1995 483 33.4 14.5 37.7
1996 483 33.4 14.5 37.7
1997 430 28.0 15.4 24.4
1998 448 27.5 16.3 20.8
1999 409 29.3 14.0 32.5
2000 433 29.0 14.9 29.3
2001 623 43.7 14.3 29.7
2002 610 41.1 14.8 30.2
2003 610 41.1 14.8 30.2
2004 635 42.5 14.9 32.6
2005 614 43.4 14.1 34.4
2006 634 44.3 14.3 36.9
2007 648 43.2 15.0 36.9
2008 573 42.2 13.6 39.3
2009 651 43.8 14.9 40.1
2010 596 43.8 13.6 45.1
2011 570 43.6 13.0 41.8
2012 579 39.6 14.5 43.7
2013 525 37.2 14.1 41.5
2014 525 36.8 14.2 47.8
2015 521 38.0 13.7 48.6
2016 547 36.0 15.1 51.7
2017 537 36.3 14.7 55.5
2018 529 38.5 13.7 55.4
2019 498 36.9 13.4 45.4
2020 526 34.5 15.2 50.8
2021 479 35.5 13.4 49.1
2022 484 36.0 13.4 38.8
2023 476 33.5 14.2 47.1
2024 459 33.0 13.9 47.3

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 Cornerstone Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $302 (3.4%) $8,688 (96.6%) $8,990
2020 $311 (3.4%) $8,877 (96.6%) $9,188
2021 $721 (6.7%) $10,014 (93.3%) $10,735
2022 $483 (4.1%) $11,397 (95.9%) $11,880

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Cornerstone Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 768th of 1052 Elementary schoolsRanks 444th of 898 Elementary schools
 23.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Cornerstone Elementary)32.640.5
 7.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Excelsior Springs 40)36.736.3
 0.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)4641.1
 4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Cornerstone Elementary)34.842
 7.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Excelsior Springs 40)38.739.3
 0.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)48.742.4
 6.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Cornerstone Elementary)35.555.6
 20.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Excelsior Springs 40)41.748.8
 7.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)46.843.8
 3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Cornerstone Elementary)40.848.7
 7.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Excelsior Springs 40)48.244.6
 3.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)49.345.9
 3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Cornerstone Elementary)34.731
 3.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Excelsior Springs 40)37.327.3
 10%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)40.339.1
 1.2%
5th Grade Science (Cornerstone Elementary)38.131
 7.1%
   5th Grade Science (Excelsior Springs 40)40.631.1
 9.5%
   5th Grade Science (Missouri)42.540.9
 1.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Cornerstone Elementary)40.239.3
 0.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Excelsior Springs 40)42.638.4
 4.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)47.144.1
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students498476
 4.4%
African American816
 100%
American Indian01
Asian13
 200%
Hispanic2133
 57.1%
Pacific Islander01
White441393
 10.9%
Two or More Races2729
 7.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients45.4%47.1%
 1.7%

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Students at Cornerstone Elementary are 84% White, 7% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic, 3% African American.

In the 2023-24 school year, 459 students attended Cornerstone Elementary.

Students who attend Cornerstone Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Excelsior Springs Middle
High : Excelsior Springs High

Cornerstone Elementary ranks 471st of 906 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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