Summary:
The city of Cornelius, North Carolina is home to three elementary schools: J.V. Washam Elementary, Cornelius Elementary, and Lakeside Charter Academy. These schools serve students from kindergarten through 5th grade and are part of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools district, with the exception of Lakeside Charter Academy which is its own district.
J.V. Washam Elementary stands out as the top-performing school in the Cornelius area, consistently ranking among the top 154 elementary schools in North Carolina over the past 3 years and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's test scores significantly outperform the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools district and the state of North Carolina averages across all grade levels and subjects. In contrast, Lakeside Charter Academy appears to be the weakest performer, consistently ranking in the bottom third of North Carolina elementary schools with a 0-2 star rating from SchoolDigger and trailing the state averages in most areas.
The data also reveals some key metrics about the schools. J.V. Washam Elementary has the largest student enrollment at 810 students, followed by Cornelius Elementary with 556 students and Lakeside Charter Academy with 278 students. The schools also have varying free/reduced lunch rates, with J.V. Washam Elementary having the lowest at 22.59% and Cornelius Elementary at 29.86%. Overall, the data suggests that J.V. Washam Elementary is the standout school in Cornelius, providing a high-quality education for its students.
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