For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 381 students in Cornell School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in Cornell School District have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,222 Schools
# Students
381 Students
813,989 Students
# Teachers
28 Teachers
58,974 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Cornell School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 444 school districts in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#255 out of 450 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)49%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
44%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.10
0.53
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
2%
14%
% Black
n/a
9%
% White
95%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,625 is higher than the state median of $17,038. The school district revenue/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,013 is higher than the state median of $17,011. The school district spending/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,625
$17,038
Spending / Student
$17,013
$17,011
Best Cornell School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cornell Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
111 S 4th St
Cornell, WI 54732
(715) 861-6947
Cornell, WI 54732
(715) 861-6947
Grades: PK-5
| 205 students
Rank: #22.
Cornell High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
708 Bridge St
Cornell, WI 54732
(715) 861-6947
Cornell, WI 54732
(715) 861-6947
Grades: 9-12
| 104 students
Rank: #33.
Cornell Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
708 Bridge St
Cornell, WI 54732
(715) 861-6947
Cornell, WI 54732
(715) 861-6947
Grades: 6-8
| 72 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Cornell School District?
Cornell School District manages 3 public schools serving 381 students.
What is the rank of Cornell School District?
Cornell School District is ranked #207 out of 444 school districts in Wisconsin (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Cornell School District?
95% of Cornell School District students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Cornell School District?
Cornell School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Cornell School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,013 is higher than the state median of $17,011. The school district spending/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
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