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Cornell Elementary School — School Profile & District Info
Primary|Des Moines, Iowa|Saydel Comm School District|Last audited: Not yet synced
Des Moines, IA 50313
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School Profile
Grades
PK–4
Enrollment
560
Student:Teacher
15.1:1
Locale
Suburban
District
Saydel Comm School DistrictEcon. Disadvantaged
28.2%
Phone
(515)244-8173School Statistics
Academics (SY 2020-21)
ELA Proficiency
55-59%
Math Proficiency
65-69%
Chronic Absenteeism
11.7%
SY 2019-20
Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)
Gifted & Talented
Student-Teacher Ratio: 13.5:1
Near average in IADistrict Finance (FY 2023)
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,826
District-level data
Funding Sources
Federal 8%State 20%Local 73%
Community Context
Median Home Value
$287,903
+1.5% YoY
Des Moines, IA metro area · Zillow Feb 2026
Community Need Level
Moderate
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)
555
Current enrollment
Stable(+0% 5yr)Full School Calendar 2025-26
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cornell Elementary School
Cornell Elementary School currently enrolls 560 students across Primary grade levels. The school operates under the local school district in IA.