Cornerstone Elementary

Summary:

Cornerstone Elementary is a public elementary school located in Sugar Land, Texas, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 934 students. The school is part of the Fort Bend Independent School District, which is ranked 356 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Cornerstone Elementary consistently ranks among the top 5% of Texas elementary schools, with a statewide ranking between 23rd and 106th out of over 4,600 schools in the past 10 years. The school has maintained a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past 10 years, indicating exceptional academic performance. Cornerstone Elementary's students significantly outperform the district and state averages in STAAR tests across all grade levels and subjects, with proficiency rates often 20-30 percentage points higher than the district and state. Additionally, the school excels in the performance of various student subgroups, including female students, male students, Asian students, African American students, Hispanic students, White students, multi-racial students, English Language Learners, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Bess Campbell Elementary and Susanna Dickinson Elementary in the Lamar Consolidated Independent School District, as well as other schools in the Fort Bend ISD, Cornerstone Elementary consistently outperforms them in academic performance. This exceptional achievement is even more remarkable given that Cornerstone Elementary's spending per student is lower than the district average, suggesting that the school has found effective ways to allocate its resources to drive student success.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1800 Chatham Ave
       Sugar Land, TX  77479


(281) 634-6400

District: Fort Bend Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
106th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,904 Help


Students who attend Cornerstone Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Sartartia Middle
High:    Clements High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.5 Help
Number of students:  850

Racial breakdown:

Asian:
77.4%
White:
8.6%
Hispanic:
6.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  13.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Cornerstone Elementary ranks better than 97.7% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 3rd among 47 ranked elementary schools in the Fort Bend Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 96.94. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Asian (77.4%), White (8.6%), Hispanic (6.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 13.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cornerstone Elementary is 16.5. 42 elementary schools in the Fort Bend Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cornerstone Elementary is $8,904. 44 elementary schools in the Fort Bend Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Cornerstone Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Cornerstone Elementary 106th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Cornerstone Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Fort Bend Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Fort Bend Independent School District (Isd) 356th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Cornerstone Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Cornerstone Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 75.03 752nd 3768 80.0%
2009 82.38 349th 3884 91.0%
2010 77.92 596th 3937 84.9%
2011 79.90 494th 4095 87.9%
2012 90.66 185th 4206 95.6%
2013 91.22 167th 4221 96.0%
2014 90.76 163rd 4260 96.2%
2015 90.90 151st 4320 96.5%
2016 92.68 78th 4286 98.2%
2017 99.27 23rd 4329 99.5%
2018 98.94 28th 4359 99.4%
2019 98.80 31st 4479 99.3%
2021 99.29 30th 4578 99.3%
2022 98.21 47th 4581 99.0%
2023 96.97 97th 4647 97.9%
2024 96.94 106th 4675 97.7%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Cornerstone Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.32 72nd 1046 93.1%
2019 90.00 45th 1112 96.0%
2021 93.20 26th 961 97.3%
2022 85.16 90th 1004 91.0%
2023 84.33 113th 1099 89.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Cornerstone Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.17 223rd 3226 93.1%
2019 84.27 211th 3333 93.7%
2021 95.47 70th 3446 98.0%
2022 94.36 60th 3487 98.3%
2023 90.49 131st 3556 96.3%
2024 92.97 151st 3638 95.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Cornerstone Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.88 802nd 3558 77.5%
2019 76.00 406th 3684 89.0%
2021 79.47 343rd 3799 91.0%
2022 77.67 439th 3952 88.9%
2023 76.97 471st 4086 88.5%
2024 90.25 164th 4261 96.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Cornerstone Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.29 232nd 4264 94.6%
2019 88.11 186th 4309 95.7%
2021 92.09 115th 4451 97.4%
2022 95.70 58th 4477 98.7%
2023 85.11 285th 4521 93.7%
2024 79.89 469th 4560 89.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Cornerstone Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 97.91 43rd 4306 99.0%
2019 98.02 39th 4348 99.1%
2021 99.01 32nd 4499 99.3%
2022 97.83 39th 4561 99.1%
2023 95.70 116th 4588 97.5%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Cornerstone Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.16 536th 3106 82.7%
2019 75.36 420th 3184 86.8%
2021 81.08 247th 3006 91.8%
2022 76.92 246th 2958 91.7%
2023 73.39 519th 2980 82.6%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Cornerstone Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.27 146th 4240 96.6%
2019 91.58 131st 4295 96.9%
2021 96.31 67th 4331 98.5%
2022 95.87 60th 4461 98.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Cornerstone Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 98.95 21st 4319 99.5%
2019 98.65 27th 4357 99.4%
2021 99.03 31st 4498 99.3%
2022 97.33 57th 4563 98.8%
2023 96.29 93rd 4585 98.0%
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Rank History for Asian students at Cornerstone Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.33 126th 1005 87.5%
2019 77.34 122nd 1009 87.9%
2021 81.44 109th 967 88.7%
2022 73.86 183rd 957 80.9%
2023 68.52 312th 1015 69.3%
2024 68.86 290th 1035 72.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Cornerstone Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.37 849th 2483 65.8%
2019 92.78 75th 2515 97.0%
2021 75.70 311th 2444 87.3%
2022 97.90 16th 2421 99.3%
2023 98.75 8th 2443 99.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Cornerstone Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.07 304th 4168 92.7%
2019 87.97 241st 4188 94.2%
2021 96.11 91st 4329 97.9%
2022 93.33 127th 4376 97.1%
2023 86.91 313th 4401 92.9%
2024 89.31 225th 4431 94.9%
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Rank History for White students at Cornerstone Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.96 185th 3127 94.1%
2019 88.51 162nd 3142 94.8%
2021 87.85 160th 3082 94.8%
2022 84.94 243rd 3082 92.1%
2023 86.89 190th 3106 93.9%
2024 75.12 560th 3078 81.8%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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by a parent
Tuesday, November 8, 2011

Open Quote Great school. Involved teachers. Excellent communication from teachers Close Quote



Enrollment information for Cornerstone Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2007 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 0
2008 83 54 261 48 0 n/a n/a 0 446
2009 116 60 389 44 1 n/a n/a 0 610
2010 144 72 479 50 4 n/a n/a 0 749
2011 169 87 615 76 5 2 16 0 970
2012 111 37 555 51 4 0 21 0 779
2013 107 39 603 50 6 0 30 0 835
2014 105 43 676 52 3 0 39 0 918
2015 97 49 767 55 4 0 44 0 1016
2016 117 39 801 61 4 0 47 0 1069
2017 107 32 842 55 5 3 45 0 1089
2018 126 24 854 61 5 3 58 0 1131
2019 113 24 847 66 4 3 45 0 1102
2020 117 27 807 68 4 3 46 0 1072
2021 99 25 744 66 3 3 38 0 978
2022 86 24 596 67 3 3 31 0 810
2023 93 35 678 78 2 1 47 0 934
2024 73 22 658 58 2 1 36 0 850

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Cornerstone Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2007 0 n/a n/a n/a
2008 446 29.0 15.4 8.3
2009 610 39.4 15.5 5.4
2010 749 47.6 15.7 5.7
2011 970 56.9 17.0 5.9
2012 779 46.9 16.5 2.8
2013 835 50.4 16.5 1.8
2014 918 55.4 16.5 2.5
2015 1016 61.0 16.6 2.3
2016 1069 62.0 17.2 2.3
2017 1089 61.5 17.6 2.8
2018 1131 66.4 17.0 2.7
2019 1102 65.2 16.9 5.4
2020 1072 61.6 17.3 6.7
2021 978 54.1 18.0 9.1
2022 810 54.9 14.7 10.9
2023 934 51.7 18.0 13.3
2024 850 51.4 16.5 13.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Cornerstone Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2007 0 n/a n/a n/a
2008 446 29.0 15.4 8.3
2009 610 39.4 15.5 5.4
2010 749 47.6 15.7 5.7
2011 970 56.9 17.0 5.9
2012 779 46.9 16.5 2.8
2013 835 50.4 16.5 1.8
2014 918 55.4 16.5 2.5
2015 1016 61.0 16.6 2.3
2016 1069 62.0 17.2 2.3
2017 1089 61.5 17.6 2.8
2018 1131 66.4 17.0 2.7
2019 1102 65.2 16.9 5.4
2020 1072 61.6 17.3 6.7
2021 978 54.1 18.0 9.1
2022 810 54.9 14.7 10.9
2023 934 51.7 18.0 13.3
2024 850 51.4 16.5 13.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Cornerstone Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $552 (6.6%) $7,787 (93.4%) $8,339
2020 $588 (7.1%) $7,650 (92.9%) $8,238
2021 $701 (7.9%) $8,203 (92.1%) $8,904

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Cornerstone Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 31st of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 97th of 4647 Elementary schools
 1.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Cornerstone Elementary)8689
 3%
   3rd Grade Reading (Fort Bend Independent School District (Isd))5459
 5%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Cornerstone Elementary)9081
 9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Fort Bend Independent School District (Isd))5751
 6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Cornerstone Elementary)8182
 1%
   4th Grade Reading (Fort Bend Independent School District (Isd))5254
 2%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Cornerstone Elementary)8680
 6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Fort Bend Independent School District (Isd))5452
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Cornerstone Elementary)8886
 2%
   5th Grade Reading (Fort Bend Independent School District (Isd))6366
 3%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Cornerstone Elementary)9284
 8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Fort Bend Independent School District (Isd))6657
 9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Cornerstone Elementary)7960
 19%
   5th Grade Science (Fort Bend Independent School District (Isd))5237
 15%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students1102934
 15.2%
African American2435
 45.8%
American Indian42
 50%
Asian847678
 20%
Hispanic6678
 18.2%
Pacific Islander31
 66.7%
White11393
 17.7%
Two or More Races4547
 4.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients5.4%13.3%
 7.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Cornerstone Elementary

In the 2023-24 school year, 850 students attended Cornerstone Elementary.

Students at Cornerstone Elementary are 77% Asian, 9% White, 7% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 3% African American.

Students who attend Cornerstone Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Sartartia Middle
High : Clements High School

Yes! Cornerstone Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 106th of 4675 Texas elementary schools.


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