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Enrollment
743
Elementary
DISTRICT 638 · STATE 519
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·FORT BEND ISD·NCES 481965011222
Cornerstone Elementary School
1800 CHATHAM AVE, SUGAR LAND, TX 77479 · (281) 634-6400 · Fort Bend County
GRADES PK–05ELEMENTARY12-CITYREGULAR SCHOOL743 STUDENTS
A+
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Scored higher than 96% of Texas public elementary schools
- A+Test scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- ABeats 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 Texas public elementary schools
Student : Teacher
15.6:1
48 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.4:1 · STATE 15.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
12%
86 students
DISTRICT 53% · STATE 65%
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 68 | 9% |
| Kindergarten | 66 | 9% |
| Grade 1 | 92 | 12% |
| Grade 2 | 107 | 14% |
| Grade 3 | 134 | 18% |
| Grade 4 | 141 | 19% |
| Grade 5 | 135 | 18% |
This year's kindergarten class (66) is 51% smaller than its 5th grade class (135).
Student demographics
42%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 76% · STATE 63% · 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 published attendance-zone data from FORT BEND ISD. Zones change; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
STAAR 2025-26 . % Meets Grade Level or AboveReading
90.0%
TX avg 54.5% . +12.0pp since 2020
Mathematics
82.0%
TX avg 45.3% . +4.0pp since 2020
What this means: On the STAAR, Texas's statewide test, about 90 of every 100 students at this school read at grade level and about 82 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Texas schools, those numbers are about 55 and 45. Reading scores are up about 12 points since 2020, while math scores are up about 4 points.
Performance levels, 2025-26
| Subject | Masters Grade Level | Meets Grade Level | Approaches Grade Level | Did Not Meet Grade Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 71.0% | 19.0% | 6.0% | 4.0% |
| Mathematics | 61.0% | 21.0% | 13.0% | 5.0% |
Share of tested students at each STAAR level. Each student counts in one level, so a row adds to about 100%.
STAAR results by year
| School year | Reading | Mathematics |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 90.0% | 82.0% |
| 2024-25 | 88.0% | 84.0% |
| 2023-24 | 87.0% | 83.0% |
| 2022-23 | 74.0% | 77.0% |
| 2021-22 | 82.0% | 80.0% |
| 2020-21 | 78.0% | 78.0% |
% Meets Grade Level or Above, all students and all tested grades.
Source: STAAR. 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
79.1%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
68.7%
based on TX schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
+10.4pp
above demographic expectation
What this means: About 79% of students here test proficient in math and reading, compared with the roughly 69% typical for Texas 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 Texas'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 School
Cornerstone Elementary School's state test result (79.1% proficient) is higher than 2 of the 5 schools below with a result.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cornerstone Elementary School this school | 743 | 11.6% | 79.1% |
| Uplift North Hills Prep PS IRVING | 644 | 13.4% | 79.1% |
| Borchardt Elementary School PLANO | 666 | 12.0% | 81.3% |
| Riddle Elementary School PLANO | 661 | 6.2% | 72.0% |
| McSpedden Elementary School FRISCO | 773 | 4.0% | 85.3% |
| Taylor Elementary School PLANO | 744 | 11.4% | 77.2% |
Matched among Texas 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 School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Texas | In Fort Bend County |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 79.1% | #103 of 4,401 | #11 of 113 |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 82.0% | #103 of 4,466 ▼ 27 | #8 of 113 ▼ 2 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 90.0% | #29 of 4,466 ▲ 37 | #5 of 113 ▲ 2 |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest gain first | +10.5pp | #1,382 of 3,998 | #21 of 104 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 743 | #663 of 4,938 | #53 of 119 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 15.6:1 | #2,992 of 4,622 | #64 of 116 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 42.0% | #2,953 of 4,628 | #106 of 116 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 11.6% | #4,621 of 4,789 | #113 of 117 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -34.3% | #323 of 2,838 | #6 of 61 |
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
743
-235 (-24%) vs 2020
-23% since 2010-11, when it was 970
Student : Teacher
15.6:1
was 18.1:1
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 | 743 | 47.6 | 15.6:1 | 12% (86) |
| 2023-24 | 850 | 51.5 | 16.5:1 | 14% (116) |
| 2022-23 | 934 | 51.8 | 18.0:1 | 13% (124) |
| 2020-21 | 978 | 54 | 18.1:1 | 9% (89) |
| 2017-18 | 1,131 | 66.5 | 17.0:1 | 3% (31) |
| 2015-16 | 1,069 | 62 | 17.2:1 | 2% (25) |
| 2010-11 | 970 | 56 | 17.3:1 | 6% (57) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Cornerstone Elementary School.
Since 2017-18: students down 34% (1,131 to 743); teachers down 28% (66.5 to 47.6).
About Cornerstone Elementary School
Cornerstone Elementary School is a public medium-sized elementary school in SUGAR LAND, Texas. Grades offered run from pre-K through 5, with 743 students enrolled. For comparison, elementary schools in Texas average about 519 students.
Cornerstone Elementary School is one school in FORT BEND ISD, a system of 83 schools with 79,663 students.
At Cornerstone Elementary School, Asian students make up 75% of the student body. The school is also 10% White, 7% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, and 3% Black. That is higher than the 22% Asian share among all Fort Bend County residents. Cornerstone Elementary School's diversity index is 42%, against a US figure of 70%.
Its teaching staff equals 47.6 full-time positions, a ratio of 15.6:1. That is close to the 15.1:1 average for elementary schools in Texas. Around 12% of the school's students qualify for free or reduced-price meals. The 42% average for public schools in Fort Bend County is 30 points higher.
Measured against Texas public elementary schools, Cornerstone Elementary School receives an A+. The grade weighs proficiency most heavily, then how results compare with what the school's low-income share predicts, then the three-year change.
Test results at Cornerstone Elementary School are 10.4 points above what its free or reduced-price lunch share predicts (79.1% actual, 68.7% predicted).
Among Fort Bend County residents, the median household income is $114,041, about 50% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and the poverty rate is about 7%. Besides Cornerstone Elementary School, Fort Bend County has 216 other public schools.
The closest other public school is Sartartia Middle School, about 1.0 miles away. Cornerstone Elementary School has at least 8 other public schools within five miles. Cornerstone Elementary School ranks 5th of 9 among nearby schools on average proficiency, with 79.1% against a local average of 75.7%.
Cornerstone Elementary School falls in the City: Mid-size locale category, used for schools inside a principal city with a population between 100,000 and 250,000.
Cornerstone Elementary School's enrollment declined from 978 in 2020-21 to 743 in 2024-25. From 2020-21 to 2024-25, the ratio fell from 18.1:1 to 15.6:1.
Posts about school events, clubs, and volunteer needs are welcome on this page. Reviews and ratings from people who know the school are welcome.
Fort Bend County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
893,767
Census ACS
Median income
$114,041
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
50%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
217
191,372 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in FORT BEND ISD
- William B Travis High SchoolHigh · 3,114 students
- Lawrence E Elkins High SchoolHigh · 2,848 students
- Ridge Point High SchoolHigh · 2,816 students
- Stephen F Austin High SchoolHigh · 2,655 students
- Clements High SchoolHigh · 2,641 students
- George Bush High SchoolHigh · 2,428 students
Other schools in SUGAR LAND
- Stephen F Austin High SchoolHigh · 2,655 students
- Clements High SchoolHigh · 2,641 students
- Dulles High SchoolHigh · 2,165 students
- Kempner High SchoolHigh · 1,850 students
- Fort Settlement Middle SchoolMiddle · 1,504 students
- Harmony School of Excellence - Sugar LandElementary · 1,471 students
Other Cornerstone Elementary schools
3 other US public schools in 4 states are named Cornerstone Elementary. Cornerstone Elementary School is the largest of the 4.
- CORNERSTONE ELEMENTARYEXCELSIOR SPRINGS, MO · 466 students
- Cornerstone ElementaryBaxter, TN · 378 students
- Cornerstone Elementary SchoolWooster, OH · 347 students
Nearby schools
- Sartartia Middle School1.0 mi · 1,365
- Walker Station Elementary School1.1 mi · 793
- Clements High School1.7 mi · 2,641
- Colony Meadows Elementary School1.7 mi · 653
- Brazos Bend Elementary School2.2 mi · 716
- Bess Campbell Elementary School2.5 mi · 580
Frequently asked questions
About Cornerstone Elementary SchoolHow many students attend Cornerstone Elementary School?
Cornerstone Elementary School enrolls approximately 743 students in grades PK-05.
Is Cornerstone Elementary School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Cornerstone Elementary School is an elementary school covering grades PK-05.
How many teachers does Cornerstone Elementary School have?
Cornerstone Elementary School employs 48 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.6:1.
How diverse is Cornerstone Elementary School?
Cornerstone Elementary School reports a student body of 10% White, 7% Hispanic, 3% Black, 75% Asian, 5% Two or more.
What district is Cornerstone Elementary School in?
Cornerstone Elementary School is part of FORT BEND ISD.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.