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Cornell Elementary School vs. Avonworth Elementary School

Should you attend Cornell Elementary School or Avonworth Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Cornell Elementary School
1099 Maple Street Ext
Coraopolis, PA 15108
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Avonworth Elementary School
1320 Roosevelt Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings
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Avonworth Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 294 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Cornell Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 621 students in grades 3-6, Avonworth Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
K-6
3-6
Total Students
294 students
621 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Cornell Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Avonworth Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Cornell Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Avonworth Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
36 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Cornell Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Avonworth Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Cornell Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Cornell School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Avonworth Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Avonworth School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1485 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
#318 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Cornell Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Avonworth Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
40-44%
(Top 50% in PA)
66%
(Top 20% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cornell Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Cornell School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Avonworth Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Avonworth School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
50-54%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
75%
(Top 20% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cornell Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Cornell School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Avonworth Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Avonworth School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
40-49%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
90-94%
(Top 5% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cornell Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Cornell School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Avonworth Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Avonworth School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Cornell Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Avonworth Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
37
-
Grade 1 Students
35
-
Grade 2 Students
47
-
Grade 3 Students
40
142
Grade 4 Students
47
166
Grade 5 Students
39
159
Grade 6 Students
49
154

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Cornell Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Cornell School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Avonworth Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Avonworth School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
14%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Cornell Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Cornell School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Avonworth Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Avonworth School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
17%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Cornell Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Cornell School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Avonworth Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Avonworth School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
52%
88%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Cornell Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Cornell School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Avonworth Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Avonworth School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
16%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Cornell Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Cornell School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Avonworth Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Avonworth School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.66
0.22
This chart showcases the diversity score of Cornell Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Cornell School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Avonworth Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Avonworth School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
15%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Cornell Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Cornell School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Avonworth Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Avonworth School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
(14-15 School Year Data)
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Cornell Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Cornell School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2014-15 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Avonworth Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Avonworth School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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