Serving 262 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Thomas Cornell Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 262 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Thomas Cornell Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Thomas Cornell Academy's student population of 262 students has declined by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
262 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Rankings
Thomas Cornell Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thomas Cornell Academy is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3989 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
91%
30%
Black
6%
16%
White
1%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thomas Cornell Academy's ranking?
Thomas Cornell Academy is ranked #3989 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Thomas Cornell Academy often compared to?
Thomas Cornell Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Kahlil Gibran School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Thomas Cornell Academy?
262 students attend Thomas Cornell Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Thomas Cornell Academy students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thomas Cornell Academy?
Thomas Cornell Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Thomas Cornell Academy offer ?
Thomas Cornell Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Thomas Cornell Academy part of?
Thomas Cornell Academy is part of Yonkers City School District.
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