CORNELL IMPROVES ILLINOIS STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION SUMMATIVE DESIGNATION!
Beginning in 2018 each Illinois school received a Summative Designation, a measure of academic performance and student success.
The following is a chronological list of the Summative Designation at Cornell Elementary School.
Year Designation Definition
2018 Targeted A school in which one or more student groups is in the lowest 5% of Illinois schools. Student group identified was low income.
2019 Comprehensive A school that is performing in the lowest 5% of Illinois schools.
2020 Comprehensive A school that is performing in the lowest 5% of Illinois schools.
2021 Waived No designation due to COVID.
2022 Commendable Overall performance not in the top 10% of Illinois schools. Must have no underperforming student groups in the lowest 5% of Illinois schools.
2023 Commendable Overall performance not in the top 10% of Illinois schools. Must have no underperforming student groups in the lowest 5% of Illinois schools.
The significant improvement demonstrated is all due to the collective efforts of a dedicated staff. This is particularly remarkable considering the administrative turnover experienced here at Cornell.