Serving 551 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Cornell Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 76% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 551 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 76% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 82% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- 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
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Cornell Elementary School's student population of 551 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Mascot
Coyote
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
551 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Rankings
Cornell Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cornell Elementary School is 0.75, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#308 out of 9602 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
32%
12%
Hispanic
16%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
23%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
28%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cornell Elementary School's ranking?
Cornell Elementary School is ranked #308 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in California.
What schools are Cornell Elementary School often compared to?
Cornell Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ocean View Elementary School, Marin 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 33% CA state average), while 82% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Cornell Elementary School?
551 students attend Cornell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of Cornell Elementary School students are Asian, 28% of students are Two or more races, 23% of students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cornell Elementary School?
Cornell Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
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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