At a glance
Reported students
542
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
36
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
North Carolina elementary enrollment
67th percentile
Compared with 1,460 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
653
Cornelius Elementary: 542 reported students.
State peer staffing position
59th percentile
15.1:1 reported; state peer median 14.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 554
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37.8
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.7:1
What the reported data says about Cornelius Elementary
Cornelius Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Cornelius. It is one of 185 current school records connected to Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. NCES reports 542 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,460 elementary schools in North Carolina with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 458 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 67th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.1:1, close to the North Carolina median of 14.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (68.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (14.9%). English learners represent 8.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 8.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Cornelius Elementary
- 1How do the reported 15.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 36 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 8.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 8.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 29%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White68.8%
- Hispanic14.9%
- Black8.9%
- Asian3.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Tuckaseegee Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
544 reported students
Esperanza Global Academy
Elementary · Grades PK–05
538 reported students
McAlpine Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
535 reported students
Grand Oak Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
549 reported students
Devonshire Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
550 reported students
McKee Road Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
534 reported students
Public schools near Cornelius Elementary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Davidson Elementary Elementary · Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools | KG–05 | 1,185 | 1 mi |
| J.V. Washam Elementary Elementary · Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools | KG–05 | 818 | 1.1 mi |
| Lakeside Charter Academy Elementary · Charter · Lakeside Charter Academy | KG–08 | 221 | 2.4 mi |
| Coddle Creek Elementary Elementary · Iredell-Statesville Schools | PK–05 | 808 | 3.8 mi |
| Grand Oak Elementary Elementary · Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools | PK–05 | 549 | 3.9 mi |
| Torrence Creek Elementary Elementary · Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools | KG–05 | 653 | 4.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Cornelius Elementary
What grades does Cornelius Elementary serve?
Cornelius Elementary reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools.
How many students attend Cornelius Elementary?
Cornelius Elementary reported 542 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 67th percentile among 1,460 North Carolina elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 554 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Cornelius Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 15.1:1, based on 542 students and 36 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The North Carolina median for the same school level is 14.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Cornelius Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Cornelius Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Cornelius Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
29% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Cornelius Elementary in?
Cornelius Elementary is part of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, based in Charlotte, NC, which operates 185 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Cornelius Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Davidson Elementary (1 mi), J.V. Washam Elementary (1.1 mi), Lakeside Charter Academy (2.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.