Cornell Elementary School

920 Talbot Avenue

School District

Albany City Unified
Grade

K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:19
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on December 06, 2024

It's not the fanciest, most up to date school in the district but we love this school. Our kids have learned so much and genuinely enjoy going to school here.
Submitted by parent on September 01, 2023

Beware this school is a nightmare. Children are bullies both girls and boys. Teachers aren’t any better. Administration is poor and always changing. Read “Accountable” by Dashka Slater! It’s like that but worse.
Submitted by parent on June 10, 2022

Our son just finished his K year at Cornell. He had a great year. He loved his teachers, learned a bunch, and had a lot of fun. His teacher was a new teacher at Cornell (but not new to teaching) and has done a wonderful job. There are 3 assessments over the course of the year and she provided us with detailed feedback on progress.K is only 3.5 hrs but the school offers wonderful before and after care (Pines program) where English, Spanish, AND Mandarin are offered. The parents and PTA are generally very engaged. It feels like a strong community that supports education.
Submitted by parent on October 04, 2018

Strong leadership and dedicated, experienced staff. Teachers in all 5 grades (so far) have been not just good, but great. A caring and inclusive community. Solid and meaningful programs to promote empathy and reduce bullying. An active PTA. The physical facilities are well-maintained but old. Many classrooms are in temporary buildings. A sweet walkable location in the heart of a pre-war streetcar suburb.
Submitted by parent on June 22, 2017

We've been part of Cornell for 7+ years. Cornell is lucky to have wonderful teachers, like Jacqueline Wiley, 5th grade, who put their heart and soul to teach their students, but unfortunately there are some pretty poor educated teachers who in my opinion shouldn't be teaching there. The school has experienced yard supervisors, who are Cornell parents as well. Cornell feels like family to us, but there is a lot of room for improvement as well!
Submitted by parent on May 29, 2017

excellent school for english language learners. Good teachers that are able to adapt their teaching to different kids. And really nice, including kids.
Submitted by other on September 03, 2015

We really like the school. My son is on special class. The teacher and staffs are very good!