Cornelius Elementary School

Kids have a blast on the playground at Cornelius Elementary School.

The entrance to Cornelius Elementary School.

Cornelius Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5

21126 Catawba Ave, Cornelius, NC

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools

556 Students

B+

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Jessica Holbrook

Student Teacher Ratio
15:1

Math Proficiency
69%

Reading Proficiency
58%

A-

Academics

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

58%

Math Proficiency

69%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

15:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

288:1

Student Diversity

Male

51.1%

Female

48.9%

White

68.3%

Hispanic

12.3%

Black

11.1%

Two or more races

4.4%

Asian or Pacific Islander

3.9%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 parent

4/9/2021

We have had nothing but a positive experience at Cornelius! Even with virtual learning they have gone above and beyond to make things easy on students and teachers.

5.0 parent

7/27/2020

We have been at CES for over 4 years, and have several more to go with a younger student. I am very pleased with the faculty and staff at the school.

5.0 parent

7/24/2020

10/10 - The education my children have received at Cornelius Elementary has been exceptional. From the foundation built in Kindergarten all the way through to 5th grade - I know without a doubt they are prepared for 5th grade and beyond. I have been incredibly happy with and impressed with the teach...

2.0 parent

2/29/2020

There are some very dedicated staff members at the school, and some who clearly don't want to be there. The class sizes are very large in some grades, approximately 30 students, which is just too large to create an ideal situation for students or teachers. Most teachers do the best they can with the...

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Average Home Value

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Median Lot Size

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Average Household Income

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North Carolina Mecklenburg County Cornelius 28031

Cornelius Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Cornelius, NC, in the Cornelius neighborhood, and is served by the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools in North Carolina. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 556 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 69% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 58% are proficient in reading. Cornelius Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $839,120. Discover additional schools in the area, like William Amos Hough High School, Davidson Day School, Grace Covenant Academy, and more. Learn more about what Cornelius has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Cornelius Elementary School.

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