Cornelius Elementary School

cornelius.fgsdk12.org/

372 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Cornelius Elementary School is a public school serving the community of Cornelius, Oregon, and operates as part of the Forest Grove School District. The school provides a foundational educational experience for students in the primary grades, focusing on fostering academic growth, social development, and a supportive learning environment. As an integral part of the local community, the school emphasizes student engagement and works to prepare children for their future academic careers through a structured and inclusive curriculum.

The school is committed to the success of its diverse student body by offering various resources and programs designed to meet individual learning needs. Through its official website, the school maintains clear communication with parents and guardians, providing information on academic calendars, district policies, and opportunities for family involvement. By bridging the gap between classroom instruction and community participation, Cornelius Elementary strives to create a nurturing atmosphere where every student is encouraged to achieve their personal best.

372

Total Students

24.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

82.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cornelius Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	33
Hispanic	330
Black	1
Asian	4
Two or More	3
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
330 (88.7%)
White
33 (8.9%)
Asian
4 (1.1%)
Two or More
3 (0.8%)
Black
1 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3%)

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:	Forest Grove SD 15
Phone:	(503)359-2500
Website:	http://cornelius.fgsdk12.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	372
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	306
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

Kindergarten 60

Grade 1 61

Grade 2 93

Grade 3 84

Grade 4 74