Cornell Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Des Moines, Iowa 50313 · Saydel Comm School District
#411 of 654 elementary schools in Iowa
#10994 of 50,301 nationally
About Cornell Elementary School
Cornell Elementary School is a public elementary located in Des Moines, in the Saydel Comm School District school district of Iowa, United States. It caters for Grades PK–4. In 2025 it enrolled 555 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 70.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 411th of 654 ranked elementary schools in Iowa. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (52th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 555.
There are 64 schools in Des Moines; Cornell Elementary School ranks 8th of 60 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)57%
- Reading proficiency (30%)57%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)15.5%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.6
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 Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 555
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 15.5%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.6
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 57%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 57%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Cornell Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Saydel High School
Des Moines · Public high · Grades 9–12
458 students · 731 m away
Woodside Middle School
Des Moines · Public middle · Grades 5–8
396 students · 1.0 km away
Madison Elementary School
Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
285 students · 3.7 km away
Oak Park
Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades K–5
288 students · 3.8 km away
Great Oaks High School and Career Center
Des Moines · Charter high · Grades 9–12
72 students · 4.0 km away
Crocker Elementary School
Ankeny · Public elementary · Grades K–5
489 students · 4.2 km away
Harding Middle School
Des Moines · Public middle · Grades 6–8
603 students · 4.2 km away
Cattell Elementary School
Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades K–5
314 students · 4.7 km away
Findley Elementary School
Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades K–6
324 students · 4.7 km away
Heritage Elementary
Ankeny · Public elementary · Grades K–5
604 students · 5.3 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Iowa with a comparable Enrollment.
West Willow Elementary School
Cedar Rapids · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
555 students
Washington Elementary School
Atlantic · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
554 students
Edward White Elementary School
Eldridge · Public elementary · Grades K–6
556 students
Lakewood Elementary School
Norwalk · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
554 students
Orchard Hills Elementary
Norwalk · Public elementary · Grades 2–3
558 students
Crestview School of Inquiry
Clive · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
558 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Cornell Elementary School a good school?
Cornell Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 70.4 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #411 of 654 in Iowa. 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 Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Cornell Elementary School ranks #411 of 654 elementary schools in Iowa and #10994 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Cornell Elementary School?
Cornell Elementary School had 555 students in 2025.
Is Cornell Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Cornell Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–4. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Cornell Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Cornell Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.