Cornell Elementary School

Marquisville's Cornell Elementary School aims to provide high quality education to its students.

Cornell Elementary School in Marquisville serves students in grades PK to 4th.

Marquisville's Cornell Elementary School strongly believes in supporting each child.

Students at Marquisville's Cornell Elementary School enjoy the playground outside.

Cornell Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-4

5817 NE 3rd St, Des Moines, IA

Marquisville Neighborhood

Saydel Community School District

555 Students

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
14:1

Math Proficiency
81%

Reading Proficiency
76%

C+

Academics

B-

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

76%

Math Proficiency

81%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 14:1 Teachers 39	Full Time Teachers 39
Teachers in First or Second Year 16.9%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

330:1

Student Diversity

Female 51.6%	Male 48.4%
White 68.4%	Hispanic 21.8%
Two or more races 6.2%	Black 2.8%
Asian <1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

1.0 parent

10/30/2025

If you want your child to be bullied, nothing to happen to fix the issues, and attacked and injured by other students without any notification sent to you about these situations, then this is the school for you. Between the lack of communication, failure to take accountability for mistakes and total...

3.0 parent

2/14/2013

I believe that Cornell is an above average elementary being that it is the only elementary school in the area. My daughter tends to like the kids and the environment of the elementary. However, she has had physical issues with her current kindergarten teacher. Grabbing and squeezing kids hands when...

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Iowa Polk County Des Moines 50313 Marquisville

Cornell Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-4 in Des Moines, IA and is served by the Saydel Community School District in Iowa. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 555 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 81% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 76% are proficient in reading. Cornell Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $298,731. Discover additional schools in the area, like Saydel High School, North High School, Grand View Christian School, and more. Learn more about what Des Moines has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Cornell Elementary School.

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