Serving 371 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Cornelius Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 371 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cornelius Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Cornelius Elementary School's student population of 371 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
371 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cornelius Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,196 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cornelius Elementary School is 0.23, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1071 out of 1196 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
87%
25%
Black
1%
3%
White
11%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cornelius Elementary School's ranking?
Cornelius Elementary School is ranked #1071 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Cornelius Elementary School often compared to?
Cornelius Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Echo Shaw Elementary School, Aloha-huber Park School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Cornelius Elementary School?
371 students attend Cornelius Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Cornelius Elementary School students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cornelius Elementary School?
Cornelius Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Cornelius Elementary School offer ?
Cornelius Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Cornelius Elementary School part of?
Cornelius Elementary School is part of Forest Grove SD 15 School District.
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