Serving 346 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Cornelius Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 346 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Top 1% in OR)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cornelius Elementary School's student population of 346 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
346 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Cornelius Elementary School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)15-19%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)20-24%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
88%
25%
Black
1%
2%
White
10%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Cornelius Elementary School often compared to?
Cornelius Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Echo Shaw Elementary School, Aloha-huber Park School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% OR state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% OR state average).
How many students attend Cornelius Elementary School?
346 students attend Cornelius Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Cornelius Elementary School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cornelius Elementary School?
Cornelius Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Cornelius Elementary School offer ?
Cornelius Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Cornelius Elementary School part of?
Cornelius Elementary School is part of Forest Grove SD 15 School District.
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