Cornelius Elementary

www.cmsk12.org/corneliusES

542 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Cornelius Elementary School, located in the heart of Cornelius, North Carolina, serves as a cornerstone of its local community within the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) district. Situated on Catawba Avenue, the school is known for fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and character development. It benefits from its location in a growing, family-oriented town, often drawing strong parent involvement and community support to enhance the educational experience for its diverse student body.

The school is dedicated to preparing students for future success through a curriculum that balances core subjects with various enrichment opportunities. With a focus on cultivating a safe and inclusive culture, Cornelius Elementary strives to meet the unique needs of every learner by leveraging modern resources and collaborative teaching strategies. For families residing in the area, the school is regarded as a vital neighborhood hub that works closely with the broader CMS network to uphold rigorous educational standards while maintaining a personalized, community-centered atmosphere.

542

Total Students

36.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

29.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cornelius Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	373
Hispanic	81
Black	48
Asian	19
Two or More	21

White
373 (68.8%)
Hispanic
81 (14.9%)
Black
48 (8.9%)
Two or More
21 (3.9%)
Asian
19 (3.5%)

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:	Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
Phone:	(980)343-3905
Website:	http://www.cmsk12.org/corneliusES
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	542
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	148
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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 83

Grade 1 89

Grade 2 96

Grade 3 80

Grade 4 110

Grade 5 84