Serving 466 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cornerstone Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 466 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Westview Elementary serves the northwest part of Excelsior Springs, MO, covering an area of approximately 25 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of about 3.2 miles to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 5.3 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cornerstone Elementary School's student population of 466 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
466 students
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Year Founded
1901
School Calendar
School Motto
Once a Tiger, Always a Tiger
School Rankings
Cornerstone Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cornerstone Elementary School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1195 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
8%
9%
Black
3%
15%
White
83%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.6%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cornerstone Elementary School's ranking?
Cornerstone Elementary School is ranked #1195 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Cornerstone Elementary School often compared to?
Cornerstone Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lewis Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Cornerstone Elementary School?
466 students attend Cornerstone Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Cornerstone Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cornerstone Elementary School?
Cornerstone Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Cornerstone Elementary School offer ?
Cornerstone Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cornerstone Elementary School part of?
Cornerstone Elementary School is part of Excelsior Springs 40 School District.
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