Cornelia Elementary School

www.habershamschools.com

491 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Cornelia Elementary School is a public school located in Cornelia, Georgia, serving as part of the Habersham County School District. Situated at 375 Old Cleveland Road, the school provides educational services to students in the local community, focusing on foundational academic development within a supportive, district-governed environment. It plays a central role in the Habersham County educational system, emphasizing student growth and community engagement.

As part of the broader Habersham County School District, Cornelia Elementary operates under the district’s mission to prepare students for future success through a comprehensive curriculum. Families and community members can access ongoing updates regarding school events, academic calendars, and district policies through the official website at http://www.habershamschools.com. The school is committed to fostering a positive learning culture that supports both the academic and social-emotional needs of its diverse student body.

491

Total Students

42.1

Full-Time Teachers

11.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cornelia Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	124
Hispanic	319
Black	14
Asian	9
Two or More	24
American Indian	1

Hispanic
319 (65.0%)
White
124 (25.3%)
Two or More
24 (4.9%)
Black
14 (2.9%)
Asian
9 (1.8%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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:	No
District:	Habersham County
Phone:	(706)778-6526
Website:	http://www.habershamschools.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	491
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	491
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 25

Kindergarten 71

Grade 1 85

Grade 2 89

Grade 3 72

Grade 4 65

Grade 5 84