Serving 595 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Cornwall Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 595 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 69% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Cornwall Elementary School serves a central attendance zone in Cornwall, NY, covering approximately 27.3 square miles. Families typically live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 2.4 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 7.3 miles to the furthest edge.
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Cornwall Elementary School's student population of 595 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
595 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Striving for Excellence Every Day
School Rankings
Cornwall Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cornwall Elementary School is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1114 out of 4346 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
7%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
27%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
8%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
51%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.8%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
55%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #1114 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% 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, Cornwall-on-hudson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Cornwall Elementary School?
595 students attend Cornwall Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Cornwall Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, and 7% 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 17:1, 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Cornwall Elementary School part of?
Cornwall Elementary School is part of Cornwall Central School District.
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