IAPrimaryProfile data from NCES 2023-24

Cornell Elementary School — School Profile & District Info

Primary|Des Moines, Iowa|Saydel Comm School District

Des Moines, IA 50313

School Profile

Grades
PK–4
Enrollment
560
Student:Teacher
15.1:1
Locale
Suburban
Econ. Disadvantaged
28.2%

School 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 IA

District 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)

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.

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