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Top 10% School in Iowa
Ranked 42 of 183 in Iowa
Top schools in Des MoinesCornell Elementary School is a public school for grades K–5 in Des Moines, Iowa. It is part of the Des Moines Independent Community School District. The school has about 300 to 320 students and a student-teacher ratio of about 12:1, which means that the classes are not too big for early-grade learning. Cornell Elementary School has a regular elementary school curriculum, but it also offers extra help in math and reading through intervention programs to help students build their basic skills. There are a lot of different kinds of students at the school. About 70–75% of them are from minority groups, such as Hispanic, Black, Asian, and multiracial groups. Based on state test scores, about 35–40% of students are good at Math and English Language Arts. These are two areas where the school is still working to make things better. The district spends about $15,000 to $16,000 on each student to pay for things like teaching materials, specialized services, and technology in the classroom. The area around Cornell Elementary is in northeast Des Moines and has a mix of income levels and stable neighborhood support. Cornell Elementary School is known for its diversity, programs that help students, and dedication to improving academic results.
560 Students
With a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1
25%
Percentage of minority students
330 : 1
Student to counselor ratio
New Playground Name
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Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM
Note: Doors open at 7:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.
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September to June
School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.
Being Updated
The new $265 million bond from Des Moines Public Schools should help Cornell Elementary by paying for improvements to the school, more early childhood programs, and new "signature school" opportunities. The investment shows that the community is behind it, and it could give Cornell students better resources and places to learn.
Q1. What kinds of language help are there for students at Cornell Elementary School?
Ans. The school has English Language Learner (ELL) services to help students who are learning English.
Q2. Does Cornell Elementary School offer counseling or help with social and emotional issues?
Ans. Yes, students can get help from school counselors, behavioral support staff, and programs that teach social and emotional skills.
Q3. Are there any extracurricular or enrichment activities for students?
Ans. The school has a few enrichment options, like art activities, music programs, and after-school learning sessions when they are available.
Q4. How do you sign up a new student at Cornell Elementary School?
Ans. Families can sign up for school in the district through the Des Moines Public Schools online portal. They also need to send in documents like proof of residency and immunization records.
Q5: How does the school let parents and guardians know about important news?
Ans. Cornell Elementary keeps families up to date with newsletters, phone alerts, email updates, and meetings between parents and teachers.
Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.
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