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Cornell Elementary School

Des Moines, Iowa · Grades PreK to 4 · Saydel Comm School District

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About Cornell Elementary School

Cornell Elementary School serves pre-K through grade 4 as a public school in Des Moines, Iowa. It reported 555 students in 2024-25. That makes it one of the larger public and charter elementary schools in Des Moines. With about 38.7 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 14.3 students per teacher. Saydel Comm School District runs 3 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. The surrounding area is classified as a suburb of a large metro area, in Polk County. There are 42 other schools within 5 miles.

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School facts

Address	5817 NE 3rd St, Des Moines, IA 50313
Phone	(515) 244-8173
School district	Saydel Comm School District
Grades	PreK to 4
Students (2024-25)	555
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	38.7
Students per teacher	14.3
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	Suburb, large, Polk County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 192532001445). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

Saydel High SchoolPublic · Grades 9 to 12Des Moines · 0.5 mi Woodside Middle SchoolPublic · Grades 5 to 8Des Moines · 0.6 mi Madison Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 5Des Moines · 2.3 mi Oak ParkPublic · Grades K to 5Des Moines · 2.3 mi Great Oaks High School and Career CenterCharter · Grades 9 to 12Des Moines · 2.5 mi Crocker Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades K to 5Ankeny, IA · 2.6 mi Harding Middle SchoolPublic · Grades 6 to 8Des Moines · 2.6 mi Cattell Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades K to 5Des Moines · 2.9 mi

The 8 closest public, charter and private schools by straight-line distance, from NCES location data. Listings here are never paid.

Frequently asked questions

What grades does Cornell Elementary School serve?

Cornell Elementary School serves pre-K through grade 4.

How many students attend Cornell Elementary School?

Cornell Elementary School reported 555 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Cornell Elementary School?

About 14.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 555 students and 38.7 teachers in federal data.

Is Cornell Elementary School a public or charter school?

Cornell Elementary School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Cornell Elementary School in?

Cornell Elementary School is part of Saydel Comm School District. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/ia/saydel-comm-school-district/

Where is Cornell Elementary School located?

Cornell Elementary School is at 5817 NE 3rd St, Des Moines, IA 50313. The phone number is (515) 244-8173.

How many other schools are near Cornell Elementary School?

There are 42 other schools within 5 miles of Cornell Elementary School in our directory.