Cornelius Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Cornelius, North Carolina 28031 · Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
#165 of 1,457 elementary schools in North Carolina
#13761 of 50,301 nationally
About Cornelius Elementary
Cornelius Elementary is a public elementary located in Cornelius, in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools school district of North Carolina, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 542 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 66.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 165th of 1,457 ranked elementary schools in North Carolina. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (46th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 542.
There are 5 schools in Cornelius; Cornelius Elementary ranks 4th of 5 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)58%
- Reading proficiency (30%)55%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)29%
- Students per teacher (15%)15.1
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 Cornelius Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 542
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 29%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 15.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 55%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 58%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Cornelius Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Davidson K-8 School
Davidson · Public elementary · Grades K–8
1,185 students · 1.7 km away
J.V. Washam Elementary
Cornelius · Public elementary · Grades K–5
818 students · 1.8 km away
Bailey Middle
Cornelius · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,315 students · 2.8 km away
Community School of Davidson
Davidson · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,631 students · 3.1 km away
William Amos Hough High
Cornelius · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,518 students · 3.6 km away
Lakeside Charter Academy
Cornelius · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
221 students · 3.8 km away
Coddle Creek Elementary
Mooresville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
808 students · 6.2 km away
Pine Lake Preparatory
Mooresville · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,888 students · 6.2 km away
Grand Oak Elementary
Huntersville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
549 students · 6.2 km away
Langtree Charter Academy
Mooresville · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,376 students · 6.6 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in North Carolina with a comparable Enrollment.
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543 students
Spring Valley Elementary
Durham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
543 students
Irving Park Elementary
Greensboro · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
541 students
Bearfield Primary
Ahoskie · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
543 students
Catawba Springs Elementary
Denver · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
543 students
Jeffreys Grove Elementary
Raleigh · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
543 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Cornelius Elementary a good school?
Cornelius Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 66.5 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #165 of 1,457 in North Carolina. 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 Cornelius Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Cornelius Elementary ranks #165 of 1,457 elementary schools in North Carolina and #13761 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Cornelius Elementary?
Cornelius Elementary had 542 students in 2025.
Is Cornelius Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Cornelius Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Cornelius Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Cornelius Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.