Cornell Elementary School

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
2.0
560 Students
C
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Math Proficiency
72%
Reading Proficiency
55%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
B-
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
55%
Math Proficiency
72%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
38
Full Time Teachers
38
Teachers in First or Second Year
16.9%

GreatSchools Rating

3
Test Scores
3
Equity
Source: GreatSchools
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Test Scores

Math
71.5%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
330:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.7%
Male
49.3%
White
73.2%
Hispanic
18.2%
Two or more races
7.6%
Black
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
2.0 2 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...
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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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Cornell Elementary School

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 560 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 72% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 55% are proficient in reading. Cornell Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $298,230. 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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