Cornell Elementary

cornell.ausdk12.org/

560 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Cornell Elementary School, located at 920 Talbot Ave. in Albany, California, is a highly regarded public school serving students in grades TK–5. As part of the Albany Unified School District, the school is well-known for its strong academic focus, dedicated teaching staff, and a vibrant, inclusive community. It consistently maintains high performance standards, often ranking among the top-performing elementary schools in the state, and emphasizes a balanced curriculum that incorporates social-emotional learning alongside core subjects like math, science, and literacy.

Beyond the classroom, Cornell Elementary is noted for its active parental involvement and a collaborative campus culture. The school benefits from a robust PTA that supports enrichment programs, community events, and campus improvements, fostering a supportive environment for families. Its location in the small, tight-knit city of Albany allows for a neighborhood-centered approach to education, making it a focal point for local families and a key contributor to the district’s reputation for excellence in public education.

560

Total Students

22.6

Full-Time Teachers

24.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

25.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cornell Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	122
Hispanic	90
Black	6
Asian	178
Two or More	164

Asian
178 (31.8%)
Two or More
164 (29.3%)
White
122 (21.8%)
Hispanic
90 (16.1%)
Black
6 (1.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Albany City Unified
Phone:	(510)558-3700
Website:	http://cornell.ausdk12.org/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	560
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	101
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	42

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 94

Grade 1 73

Grade 2 100

Grade 3 101

Grade 4 107

Grade 5 85