Cornell Elementary

Summary:

Cornell Elementary is a public elementary school serving 214 students in grades PK-5 in the Cornell School District in Cornell, Wisconsin. The school is highly regarded, earning a 4 out of 5 star rating from SchoolDigger and ranking 172 out of 1,067 Wisconsin elementary schools in the 2022-2023 school year.

Cornell Elementary consistently outperforms the state average in academic proficiency across multiple subjects and grade levels. In the 2023-2024 school year, 60.87% of 3rd graders, 60% of 4th graders, and 71.88% of 5th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 52.07%, 53.42%, and 53.75%, respectively. The school's mathematics proficiency rates were also significantly higher than the state, with 69.57% of 3rd graders, 86.67% of 4th graders, and 78.13% of 5th graders scoring proficient or better, compared to the state averages of 56.58%, 55.05%, and 54.24%. Additionally, Cornell Elementary maintains a 0% chronic absenteeism rate, which is much lower than the state average.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Stillson Elementary and Parkview Elementary, both in the Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District, Cornell Elementary stands out as a high-performing institution, with significantly higher academic proficiency rates. The school's performance is particularly strong among male students, white students, special education students, and students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, ranking in the top 25%, top 20%, top 40%, and top 10% of Wisconsin elementary schools, respectively, in recent years.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 111 S 4th St
       Cornell, WI  54732


(715) 861-6947

District: Cornell School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
172nd of 1,061 Wisconsin Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,611 Help


Students who attend Cornell Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Cornell Middle
High:    Cornell High

Student/teacher ratio:  12.3 Help
Number of students:  205

Racial breakdown:

White:
95.6%
Two or more races:
2.4%
American Indian:
1.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  63.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Cornell Elementary ranks better than 83.8% of elementary schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 79.11. (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 (95.6%), two or more races (2.4%), American Indian (1%). (See more...)
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Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cornell Elementary is 12.3. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cornell Elementary is $15,611.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Cornell Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Cornell Elementary 172nd of 1061 Wisconsin public elementary schools. (See Cornell Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Cornell School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Cornell School District 257th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Cornell Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Cornell Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 70.27 194th 633 69.4%
2008 54.10 577th 1021 43.5%
2009 66.96 346th 1030 66.4%
2010 56.66 555th 1045 46.9%
2011 56.45 552nd 1046 47.2%
2012 49.12 705th 1045 32.5%
2013 71.06 234th 1053 77.8%
2014 60.39 430th 1061 59.5%
2015 68.01 323rd 1076 70.0%
2016 86.51 78th 1075 92.7%
2017 86.41 83rd 1071 92.3%
2018 78.47 158th 1025 84.6%
2019 73.99 225th 1037 78.3%
2021 85.71 92nd 1050 91.2%
2022 65.37 357th 1067 66.5%
2023 78.97 172nd 1067 83.9%
2024 79.11 172nd 1061 83.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Cornell Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 69.94 140th 742 81.1%
2023 69.41 165th 770 78.6%
2024 45.69 408th 790 48.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Cornell Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.42 46th 854 94.6%
2019 78.04 92nd 874 89.5%
2021 85.44 41st 847 95.2%
2022 68.65 181st 859 78.9%
2023 86.52 39th 871 95.5%
2024 77.73 103rd 866 88.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Cornell Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.44 184th 997 81.5%
2019 66.72 320th 1002 68.1%
2021 86.47 72nd 1004 92.8%
2022 52.52 527th 1017 48.2%
2023 71.23 258th 1010 74.5%
2024 74.11 231st 1011 77.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Cornell Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.21 164th 997 83.6%
2019 72.52 223rd 1002 77.7%
2021 80.15 128th 1003 87.2%
2022 79.29 160th 1017 84.3%
2023 86.86 66th 1011 93.5%
2024 81.18 132nd 1012 87.0%
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Rank History for White students at Cornell Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 53.25 345th 718 51.9%
2021 94.67 11th 699 98.4%
2022 60.10 267th 704 62.1%
2024 69.46 197th 727 72.9%
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Data source: test scores: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, 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: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Cornell Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 345 1 n/a n/a 1 n/a n/a 0 347
1990 345 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 347
1991 351 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 352
1992 350 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 352
1993 344 4 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 349
1994 334 2 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 338
1995 305 2 2 0 3 n/a n/a 0 312
1996 305 2 2 0 3 n/a n/a 0 312
1997 298 1 2 0 4 n/a n/a 0 305
1998 316 1 2 0 3 n/a n/a 0 322
1999 308 3 2 0 5 n/a n/a 0 318
2000 310 2 2 0 7 n/a n/a 0 321
2001 301 2 1 0 5 n/a n/a 0 309
2002 313 1 1 1 2 n/a n/a 0 318
2003 313 1 1 1 2 n/a n/a 0 318
2004 294 1 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 298
2005 260 0 1 2 1 n/a n/a 0 264
2006 251 0 2 2 1 n/a n/a 0 256
2007 249 0 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 252
2008 250 2 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 254
2009 236 4 2 1 1 n/a n/a 0 244
2010 241 5 2 1 2 n/a n/a 0 251
2011 226 7 2 4 2 0 0 0 241
2012 210 6 2 6 2 0 0 0 226
2013 223 1 2 8 3 0 0 0 237
2014 187 1 2 7 2 0 3 0 202
2015 177 0 2 6 1 0 2 0 188
2016 196 0 0 6 0 0 2 0 204
2017 189 3 1 5 1 0 0 0 199
2018 183 3 2 3 5 0 4 0 200
2019 193 2 3 6 4 0 4 0 212
2020 185 3 2 3 1 0 7 0 201
2021 149 2 0 1 0 0 7 0 159
2022 202 1 0 1 0 0 5 0 209
2023 202 1 0 6 2 0 3 0 214
2024 196 1 0 1 2 0 5 0 205

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 347 20.0 17.3 23.1
1990 347 22.0 15.7 19.9
1991 352 22.0 16.0 19.6
1992 352 23.0 15.3 25.9
1993 349 21.8 16.0 28.7
1994 338 21.9 15.4 27.8
1995 312 20.1 15.5 27.9
1996 312 20.1 15.5 27.9
1997 305 20.6 14.8 28.2
1998 322 21.7 14.8 25.5
1999 318 21.3 14.9 32.4
2000 321 21.6 14.9 38.6
2001 309 24.1 12.8 38.2
2002 318 22.6 14.1 59.1
2003 318 22.6 14.1 59.1
2004 298 22.6 13.2 56
2005 264 19.8 13.3 n/a
2006 256 17.3 14.8 n/a
2007 252 17.4 14.5 53.6
2008 254 19.3 13.2 45.3
2009 244 18.8 13.0 44.7
2010 251 16.5 15.1 53.4
2011 241 17.3 13.9 58.9
2012 226 16.9 13.3 63.7
2013 237 17.5 13.5 63.7
2014 202 14.5 13.8 66.3
2015 188 n/a n/a 63.3
2016 204 14.0 14.5 66.7
2017 199 13.9 14.2 67.3
2018 200 12.5 15.8 67
2019 212 13.2 15.9 64.2
2020 201 14.2 14.1 65.7
2021 159 14.1 11.2 56.6
2022 209 15.3 13.6 55.5
2023 214 16.4 13.0 64.5
2024 205 16.6 12.3 63.9

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 347 20.0 17.3 23.1
1990 347 22.0 15.7 19.9
1991 352 22.0 16.0 19.6
1992 352 23.0 15.3 25.9
1993 349 21.8 16.0 28.7
1994 338 21.9 15.4 27.8
1995 312 20.1 15.5 27.9
1996 312 20.1 15.5 27.9
1997 305 20.6 14.8 28.2
1998 322 21.7 14.8 25.5
1999 318 21.3 14.9 32.4
2000 321 21.6 14.9 38.6
2001 309 24.1 12.8 38.2
2002 318 22.6 14.1 59.1
2003 318 22.6 14.1 59.1
2004 298 22.6 13.2 56
2005 264 19.8 13.3 n/a
2006 256 17.3 14.8 n/a
2007 252 17.4 14.5 53.6
2008 254 19.3 13.2 45.3
2009 244 18.8 13.0 44.7
2010 251 16.5 15.1 53.4
2011 241 17.3 13.9 58.9
2012 226 16.9 13.3 63.7
2013 237 17.5 13.5 63.7
2014 202 14.5 13.8 66.3
2015 188 n/a n/a 63.3
2016 204 14.0 14.5 66.7
2017 199 13.9 14.2 67.3
2018 200 12.5 15.8 67
2019 212 13.2 15.9 64.2
2020 201 14.2 14.1 65.7
2021 159 14.1 11.2 56.6
2022 209 15.3 13.6 55.5
2023 214 16.4 13.0 64.5
2024 205 16.6 12.3 63.9

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $952 (8.6%) $10,160 (91.4%) $11,112
2020 $1,195 (10.3%) $10,463 (89.7%) $11,658
2021 $3,101 (19.9%) $12,510 (80.1%) $15,611

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Cornell 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 225th of 1037 Elementary schoolsRanks 172nd of 1067 Elementary schools
 5.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Cornell Elementary)59.152.9
 6.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Cornell School District)59.152.9
 6.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)39.537.9
 1.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Cornell Elementary)81.864.7
 17.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Cornell School District)81.864.7
 17.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)50.548.8
 1.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Cornell Elementary)33.366.7
 33.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Cornell School District)33.366.7
 33.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)43.945.8
 1.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Cornell Elementary)70.876.7
 5.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Cornell School District)70.876.7
 5.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)46.246.5
 0.2%
4th Grade Social Studies (Cornell Elementary)58.376.7
 18.3%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Cornell School District)58.376.7
 18.3%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)53.459.7
 6.4%
4th Grade Science (Cornell Elementary)66.773.3
 6.7%
   4th Grade Science (Cornell School District)66.773.3
 6.7%
   4th Grade Science (Wisconsin)53.952.1
 1.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Cornell Elementary)5032.1
 17.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Cornell School District)5032.1
 17.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)40.939.2
 1.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Cornell Elementary)76.767.9
 8.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Cornell School District)76.767.9
 8.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)47.848.4
 0.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students212214
 0.9%
African American21
 50%
American Indian42
 50%
Asian30
 100%
Hispanic66
Pacific Islander00
White193202
 4.7%
Two or More Races43
 25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients64.2%64.5%
 0.3%


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Cornell Elementary ranks 172nd of 1061 Wisconsin elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 205 students attended Cornell Elementary.

Students at Cornell Elementary are 96% White, 2% Two or more races.

Students who attend Cornell Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Cornell Middle
High : Cornell 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 Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.

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