Serving 645 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Cornerstone Classical Academy ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 645 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 72% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 71% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cornerstone Classical Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Cornerstone Classical Academy's student population of 645 students has grown by 53% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 740% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
645 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cornerstone Classical Academy ranks within the top 20% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cornerstone Classical Academy is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#538 out of 3704 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
8%
36%
Black
5%
21%
White
79%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
50%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cornerstone Classical Academy's ranking?
Cornerstone Classical Academy is ranked #538 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Cornerstone Classical Academy often compared to?
Cornerstone Classical Academyis often viewed alongside schools like New Berlin Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Cornerstone Classical Academy?
645 students attend Cornerstone Classical Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Cornerstone Classical Academy students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cornerstone Classical Academy?
Cornerstone Classical Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Cornerstone Classical Academy offer ?
Cornerstone Classical Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Cornerstone Classical Academy part of?
Cornerstone Classical Academy is part of Duval School District.
In what neighborhood is Cornerstone Classical Academy located?
Cornerstone Classical Academy is located in the Southside Estates neighborhood of Jacksonville, FL. There are 2 other public schools located in Southside Estates.
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