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Enrollment
466
Elementary
DISTRICT 303 · STATE 315
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·EXCELSIOR SPRINGS 40·NCES 291165000421
CORNERSTONE ELEMENTARY
1901 WORNALL ROAD, EXCELSIOR SPRINGS, MO 64024 · (816) 630-9260 · Clay County
GRADES PK–05ELEMENTARY31-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL466 STUDENTS
C
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Scored higher than 31% of Missouri public elementary schools
- C+Test scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- C-Beats expectations How far test scores land above or below what the share of low-income students predicts for a school in this state.
- B-Three-year trend Change in reading and math proficiency over the last three test years.
Grades compare a school only with schools in the same state, because every state gives its own test. How grades work · Top-graded Missouri public elementary schools
Student : Teacher
13.8:1
34 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.8:1 · STATE 12.4:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
41%
190 students
DISTRICT 55% · STATE 54%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 84 | 18% |
| Grade 1 | 83 | 18% |
| Grade 2 | 73 | 16% |
| Grade 3 | 84 | 18% |
| Grade 4 | 68 | 15% |
| Grade 5 | 74 | 16% |
This year's kindergarten class (84) is 14% larger than its 5th grade class (74).
Student demographics
30%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 32% · STATE 52% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within EXCELSIOR SPRINGS 40. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
MAP 2024-25 . % Proficient + AdvancedEnglish Language Arts
37.1%
MO avg 44.9% . +1.0pp since 2021
Math
37.6%
MO avg 43.8% . +2.7pp since 2021
What this means: On the MAP, Missouri's statewide test, about 37 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 38 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Missouri schools, those numbers are about 45 and 44. Reading and writing scores are up about 1 points since 2021, while math scores are up about 3 points.
Performance levels, 2024-25
| Subject | Advanced | Proficient | Basic | Below Basic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts | 13.6% | 23.5% | 37.2% | 25.4% |
| Math | 16.9% | 20.7% | 35.3% | 26.8% |
Share of tested students at each MAP level. Each student counts in one level, so a row adds to about 100%.
MAP results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 37.1% | 37.6% |
| 2023-24 | 38.9% | 39.4% |
| 2022-23 | 42.9% | 41.5% |
| 2021-22 | 36.1% | 34.9% |
% Proficient + Advanced, all students and all tested grades.
Source: MAP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Demographically-adjusted score · methodologyTier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
37.0%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
44.6%
based on MO schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
-7.6pp
below demographic expectation
What this means: About 37% of students here test proficient in math and reading, compared with the roughly 45% typical for Missouri schools with a similar share of low-income students. BeatsExpectations measures results against demographically similar schools rather than by raw scores, and this school falls within the typical range, neither among Missouri's top nor bottom 10%.
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →
Schools most like CORNERSTONE ELEMENTARY
CORNERSTONE ELEMENTARY's state test result (37.0% proficient) is higher than 0 of the 4 schools below with a result.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| CORNERSTONE ELEMENTARY this school | 466 | 40.8% | 37.0% |
| SCHOFIELD ELEMENTARY REPUBLIC | 457 | 40.7% | 63.1% |
| SWEENY ELEMENTARY REPUBLIC | 481 | 39.9% | 66.6% |
| Carl Junction Primary 2-3 Carl Junction | 490 | 41.8% | 45.8% |
| OAK GROVE PRIMARY OAK GROVE | 503 | 39.8% | N/A |
| LYON ELEMENTARY REPUBLIC | 430 | 43.3% | 55.6% |
Matched among Missouri elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where CORNERSTONE ELEMENTARY ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Missouri | In Clay County |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 37.0% | #608 of 1,002 | #35 of 41 |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 37.6% | #616 of 1,019 ▼ 55 | #34 of 41 ▼ 4 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 37.1% | #660 of 1,018 ▼ 41 | #39 of 41 ▼ 1 |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest gain first | +1.9pp | #441 of 943 | #20 of 40 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 466 | #215 of 1,294 | #18 of 48 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 13.8:1 | #656 of 950 | #21 of 41 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 29.7% | #557 of 953 | #34 of 41 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 40.8% | #803 of 1,165 | #21 of 44 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -11.9% | #389 of 684 | #19 of 34 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
466
-13 (-3%) vs 2020
-53% since 1990-91, when it was 1,002
Student : Teacher
13.8:1
was 13.7:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 466 | 33.8 | 13.8:1 | 41% (190) |
| 2023-24 | 459 | 33 | 13.9:1 | 47% (217) |
| 2022-23 | 476 | 33.5 | 14.2:1 | 47% (224) |
| 2020-21 | 479 | 35 | 13.7:1 | 49% (235) |
| 2017-18 | 529 | 38.5 | 13.7:1 | 55% (293) |
| 2015-16 | 547 | 35 | 15.6:1 | 52% (283) |
| 2010-11 | 570 | 43 | 13.3:1 | 42% (238) |
| 2000-01 | 623 | 43 | 14.5:1 | 30% (185) |
| 1990-91 | 1,002 | 35 | 28.6:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for CORNERSTONE ELEMENTARY.
Since 2017-18: students down 12% (529 to 466); teachers down 12% (38.5 to 33.8).
About CORNERSTONE ELEMENTARY
A mid-sized elementary school in EXCELSIOR SPRINGS, Missouri, CORNERSTONE ELEMENTARY is part of EXCELSIOR SPRINGS 40. It reports enrollment of 466 students in pre-K through 5. Across elementary schools in Missouri, the average enrollment is about 315.
EXCELSIOR SPRINGS 40 has 7 schools; together they serve 2,661 students.
White students account for 83% of the school's enrollment. Other reported shares: 8% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, and 3% Black. On a 0 to 100 scale, the school's diversity index is 30, compared with 70 nationally.
Staffing at CORNERSTONE ELEMENTARY comes to 33.8 full-time-equivalent teachers, or 13.8:1. By comparison, the average for elementary schools in Missouri is 12.4:1. CORNERSTONE ELEMENTARY counts 41% of students as eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
Among Missouri public elementary schools, CORNERSTONE ELEMENTARY outscored 31%, which works out to a C on the allk12 Grade.
After adjusting for student poverty, CORNERSTONE ELEMENTARY lands between the top and bottom 10% of Missouri schools. Its average proficiency rate across its state test results is 37.0%; the prediction is 44.6%.
The school's county is Clay County. According to Census Bureau estimates, median household income comes to about $88,468, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 37%, and about 6% of people live in poverty. Clay County's 80 public schools enroll about 41,553 students and include CORNERSTONE ELEMENTARY.
EXCELSIOR SPRINGS MIDDLE, about 0.4 miles away, is the closest public school. There are at least 8 other public schools within five miles. CORNERSTONE ELEMENTARY places 5th of 7 on proficiency among the closest schools that report scores.
The NCES locale for CORNERSTONE ELEMENTARY is Town: Fringe, which covers schools in a town close to an urbanized area.
Enrollment figures show a decline of 13 students from 2020-21 to 2024-25.
Parents, students, and staff can share information on athletics, class schedules, and weather closures here. Members of the school community can share what they know.
Clay County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
258,122
Census ACS
Median income
$88,468
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
37%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
6%
Below federal line
Schools in county
80
41,553 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in EXCELSIOR SPRINGS 40
- EXCELSIOR SPRINGS HIGHHigh · 764 students
- EXCELSIOR SPRINGS MIDDLEMiddle · 540 students
- LEWIS ELEMENTARYElementary · 354 students
- ELKHORN ELEMENTARYElementary · 239 students
- EXCELSIOR SPRINGS EAR CHLD CTRElementary · 151 students
- EXCELSIOR SPRINGS TECH. HIGHHigh · 147 students
Other schools in EXCELSIOR SPRINGS
- EXCELSIOR SPRINGS HIGHHigh · 764 students
- EXCELSIOR SPRINGS MIDDLEMiddle · 540 students
- LEWIS ELEMENTARYElementary · 354 students
- ELKHORN ELEMENTARYElementary · 239 students
- EXCELSIOR SPRINGS EAR CHLD CTRElementary · 151 students
- EXCELSIOR SPRINGS TECH. HIGHHigh · 147 students
Other Cornerstone Elementary schools
3 other US public schools in 4 states are named Cornerstone Elementary. CORNERSTONE ELEMENTARY is the 2nd largest of the 4.
- Cornerstone Elementary SchoolSUGAR LAND, TX · 743 students
- Cornerstone ElementaryBaxter, TN · 378 students
- Cornerstone Elementary SchoolWooster, OH · 347 students
Nearby schools
- EXCELSIOR SPRINGS MIDDLE0.4 mi · 540
- EXCELSIOR SPRINGS HIGH0.6 mi · 764
- EXCELSIOR SPRINGS EAR CHLD CTR0.7 mi · 151
- EXCELSIOR SPRINGS TECH. HIGH1.4 mi · 147
- LEWIS ELEMENTARY1.5 mi · 354
- WATKINS MILL PARK CAMP4.5 mi · 46
Frequently asked questions
About CORNERSTONE ELEMENTARYHow large is CORNERSTONE ELEMENTARY?
CORNERSTONE ELEMENTARY enrolls approximately 466 students in grades PK-05.
Is CORNERSTONE ELEMENTARY an elementary, middle, or high school?
CORNERSTONE ELEMENTARY is an elementary school covering grades PK-05.
How many teachers does CORNERSTONE ELEMENTARY have?
CORNERSTONE ELEMENTARY employs 34 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.8:1.
What is the student diversity at CORNERSTONE ELEMENTARY?
Student demographics at CORNERSTONE ELEMENTARY are roughly 83% White, 8% Hispanic, 3% Black, 0% Asian, 5% Two or more.
What district is CORNERSTONE ELEMENTARY in?
CORNERSTONE ELEMENTARY is part of EXCELSIOR SPRINGS 40.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.