Cornwall Elementary School

99 Lee Rd
Cornwall, NY 12518
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 533 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Cornwall Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 533 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • : Top 20% in NY
  • : 70-74% (Top 30%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Cornwall Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

School Overview

Cornwall Elementary School's student population of 533 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
533 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
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School Rankings

Cornwall Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cornwall Elementary School is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NY)
#796 out of 4093 schools
(Top 20%)
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70-74%
55%
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80-84%
62%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
10%
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Hispanic
31%
29%
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Black
8%
16%
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White
48%
41%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
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0.67
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cornwall Elementary School's ranking?
Cornwall Elementary School is ranked #796 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Cornwall Elementary School often compared to?
Cornwall Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Willow Avenue Elementary School 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 55% NY state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Cornwall Elementary School?
533 students attend Cornwall Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Cornwall Elementary School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cornwall Elementary School?
Cornwall Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Cornwall Elementary School offer ?
Cornwall Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Cornwall Elementary School part of?
Cornwall Elementary School is part of Cornwall Central School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 533 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 70-74% (Top 30%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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