Cornell Elem School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Cornell, Illinois 61319 · Cornell CCSD 426
#1297 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois
#35688 of 50,301 nationally
About Cornell Elem School
Cornell Elem School is a public elementary located in Cornell, in the Cornell CCSD 426 school district of Illinois, United States. It caters for Grades PK–8. In 2025 it enrolled 114 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 34.3 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1297th of 2,303 ranked elementary schools in Illinois. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (4th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 114.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)17%
- Reading proficiency (30%)17%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)26.3%
- Students per teacher (15%)10.4
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Cornell Elem School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 114
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 26.3%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 10.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 17%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 17%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Cornell Elem School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Woodland High School
Streator · Public high · Grades 9–12
138 students · 11 km away
Woodland Elementary/Jr High Sch
Streator · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
320 students · 11 km away
Graymont Elem School
Graymont · Public elementary · Grades K–8
52 students · 13 km away
Central Elem School
Pontiac · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
361 students · 15 km away
Pontiac High School
Pontiac · Public high · Grades 9–12
658 students · 15 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Illinois with a comparable Enrollment.
Dr Donald Wharton Elem School
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114 students
Jefferson Elem School
Metropolis · Public elementary · Grades K–6
114 students
Prairie Du Rocher Elem School
Prairie Du Rocher · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
114 students
Hollywood Elem School
Brookfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
114 students
Sangamon Valley Intermediate Sch
Illiopolis · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
115 students
Washington Elem School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cornell Elem School a good school?
Cornell Elem School has a Success Index (US) of 34.3 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1297 of 2,303 in Illinois. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Cornell Elem School rank in Illinois?
Cornell Elem School ranks #1297 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois and #35688 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Cornell Elem School?
Cornell Elem School had 114 students in 2025.
Is Cornell Elem School a elementary school or a high school?
Cornell Elem School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Cornell Elem School?
There are 5 schools within 15 km of Cornell Elem School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.