Cornell Elem School
Cornell, IL · Cornell CCSD 426 · Grades K - 8
1,006th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 52%▲ Improving
Cornell Elem School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Cornell Elem School 1,006th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 52% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 20th in 2019 to 52th in 2025 — improving.
Cornell Elem School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Cornell Elem School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 112 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.5% | 95.5% | ▲ 4.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.9% | 2.7% | ▲ 0.8 pts | |
| Hispanic | 2.8% | 1.8% | ▼ 1.0 pts | |
| Black | 3.8% | 0.0% | ▼ 3.8 pts |
Homes near Cornell Elem School
Typical home value $177K in zip 61319 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Cornell Elem School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 4Woodland Elementary/Jr High SchWoodland CUSD 5 · 6.7 mi away1,388th of 2,105
ELA 33% · Math 34% - 8Graymont Elem SchoolRooks Creek CCSD 425 · 8.1 mi away542nd of 2,105
ELA 71% · Math 46% - –Central Elem SchoolPontiac CCSD 429 · 9.1 mi away
- 4Washington Elem SchoolPontiac CCSD 429 · 9.5 mi away1,433rd of 2,105
ELA 40% · Math 25% - 3Lincoln Elementary SchoolPontiac CCSD 429 · 9.6 mi away1,489th of 2,105
ELA 33% · Math 30% - 3Flanagan Elem SchoolFlanagan-Cornell Dist 74 · 10.7 mi away1,485th of 2,105
ELA 42% · Math 20% - –Kimes Elem SchoolStreator ESD 44 · 10.7 mi away
- 5Odell Grade SchoolOdell CCSD 435 · 10.8 mi away1,188th of 2,105
ELA 49% · Math 30%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Cornell Elem School in?
Cornell Elem School is part of the Cornell CCSD 426 district in Cornell, Illinois.
Is Cornell Elem School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Cornell Elem School 1,006th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 52% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Cornell Elem School?
White 96%, Two or more races 3%, Hispanic 2% (112 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Cornell Elem School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 61319 is $177K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (Illinois Report Card 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.