Cornelia Elementary School

Cornelia Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5
7000 Cornelia Dr,  Edina, MN
Edina Public School District
3.7
4.4
577 Students
A
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Cornelia Elementary School is where students of all abilities come together to define excellence. First constructed in 1962, the elementary school building received a large addition in 1999 and continues to provide highly rated education and inspiration. As one of six elementary institutions in the Edina Public School District, Cornelia distinguishes itself as being the home of Edina’s developmental cognitive disabilities program and using the Second Step social-emotional learning curriculum. Students from kindergarten through fifth grade with cognitive or physical differences can learn and play at Cornelia Elementary School. Specialized classroom spaces, trained teachers and an accessible playground come together to help students achieve more. Cornelia Elementary goes beyond a typical special education program to promote personal growth and community wellbeing. The Second Step social-emotional learning curriculum by the Committee for Children promotes holistic approaches for children of all abilities. It comes alongside Edina Public School District initiatives to improve student and staff learning in these key areas. Explore all the benefits and services that Cornelia Elementary offers as part of the Edina Public School District. This nationally recognized district offers talented student programs, summer enrichment opportunities and after-school care to extend learning and growth beyond the classroom.

School Details

Head of School
Lisa Masica
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Math Proficiency
70%
Reading Proficiency
68%

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A+
Teachers
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Academics
Reading Proficiency
68%
Math Proficiency
70%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
44
Full Time Teachers
44
Teachers in First or Second Year
2.3%

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
15.6%
State Average
31.9%
Science
22.1%
State Average
34%
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Student Diversity

Male
53.7%
Female
46.3%
White
48.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
19.6%
Black
14.6%
Hispanic
10.1%
Two or more races
7.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 3 Reviews
1.0 Parent
3/14/2021
School will not provide proper information to parents. They will try to make all possible ways to send atleast few students toESL. So they don't loose their jobs
GreatSchools Reviews
4.4 10 Reviews
2.0 other
10/12/2017
PC culture and liberal ideology rule the day.
5.0 parent
9/5/2017
I am so happy my son goes to this s hool, l like cornelia community, the teachers are very helpful in helping the children.
5.0 other
11/18/2015
An incredible school that takes every child as an individual and never gives up on them.
3.0 parent
11/11/2015
Cornelia has so far worked out okay for our kid. We had higher expectations but let us see how things go here

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