Cornell Elementary School

4371 Cornell Rd
Okemos, MI 48864
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 5%
Serving 446 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Cornell Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 446 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 49%
  • : Top 5% in MI
  • : 70-74% (Top 5%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Cornell Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

School Overview

Cornell Elementary School's student population of 446 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
446 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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School Rankings

Cornell Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,925 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cornell Elementary School is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (MI)
#88 out of 2925 schools
(Top 5%)
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70-74%
36%
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70-74%
48%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
33%
3%
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Hispanic
2%
9%
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Black
5%
18%
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White
51%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.63
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Cornell Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cornell Elementary School's ranking?
Cornell Elementary School is ranked #88 out of 2,925 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Cornell Elementary School often compared to?
Cornell Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bennett Woods Elementary School, Hiawatha Elementary School, Okemos Public Montessoricentral by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MI state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).
How many students attend Cornell Elementary School?
446 students attend Cornell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Cornell Elementary School students are White, 33% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cornell Elementary School?
Cornell Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Cornell Elementary School offer ?
Cornell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Cornell Elementary School part of?
Cornell Elementary School is part of Okemos Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 446 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 49%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 70-74% (Top 5%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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