Cornell High School is a public high school located in the borough of Coraopolis, Pennsylvania, a suburb of Pittsburgh in Allegheny County in the state of Pennsylvania. Cornell High School serves students from the borough of Coraopolis, as well as Neville Township or Neville Island as it is more commonly called.
Serving 289 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Cornell Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 289 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Cornell El Sch's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Coraopolis, PA, covering approximately 3.8 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 1.7 miles from the school to the edge of the zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cornell Elementary School's student population of 289 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
289 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
Average Class Size
20 students
School Motto
Cornell School District will provide each student a challenging, relevant, and rigorous education that prepares them socially, emotionally, and academically to succeed at their maximum potential.
School Rankings
Cornell Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cornell Elementary School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1485 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
19%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
13%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
49%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
18%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31.5%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
59%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue, Gold
School Mascot
Raiders
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cornell Elementary School's ranking?
Cornell Elementary School is ranked #1485 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Cornell Elementary School often compared to?
Cornell Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Barrett Elementary School, Avonworth Elementary School, Clara Barton Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Cornell Elementary School?
289 students attend Cornell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Cornell Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Two or more races, 13% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cornell Elementary School?
Cornell Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Cornell Elementary School offer ?
Cornell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cornell Elementary School part of?
Cornell Elementary School is part of Cornell School District.
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