Cornell Elementary School serves 547 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 76% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Asian), which is equal to the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 547 students
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Math Proficiency: 76%
- Reading Proficiency: 83%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cornell Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Cornell Elementary School's student population of 547 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
547 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
The diversity score of Cornell Elementary School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)76%
40%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)83%
51%

Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
21:1

American Indian
n/a
1%

Asian
31%
12%

Hispanic
15%
56%

Black
1%
5%

White
21%
21%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a

Two or more races
32%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
51%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Cornell Elementary School often compared to?
Cornell Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Marin Elementary School, Ocean View Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
76% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 83% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Cornell Elementary School?
547 students attend Cornell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of Cornell Elementary School students are Two or more races, 31% of students are Asian, 21% of students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does Cornell Elementary School offer ?
Cornell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Cornell Elementary School part of?
Cornell Elementary School is part of Albany City Unified School District.
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