Thomas Cornell Academy
Tel:
(914)376-8315
- Thomas Cornell Academy serves 354 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 15-19% (which is lower than the New York state average of 50%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the New York state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the New York state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 56%.
Top Placements
Thomas Cornell Academy places among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Thomas Cornell Academy's student population of 354 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 354 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 19 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Thomas Cornell Academy's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has decreased from 23:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Thomas Cornell Academy is 0.46, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NY) |
| Overall School Rank | #3815 out of 4,239 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 15-19% | 50% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20-24% | 47% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 14:1 |
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| Asian | 3% | 9% |
| Hispanic | 71% | 26% |
| Black | 19% | 17% |
| White | 5% | 44% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.46 | 0.39 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 85% | 48% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Yonkers City School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Thomas Cornell Academy is Yonkers High School (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Cedar Place Elementary School (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Cedar Place Elementary School (0.4 miles away)
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- Yonkers Cedar Place Elementary School Grades: PK-8 | 631 students
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20 Cedar Pl
Yonkers, NY 10705
(914)376-8969 0.4 PK-8 631 - Yonkers Enrico Fermi School For The Performing Arts Grades: PK-8 | 971 students
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27 Poplar St
Yonkers, NY 10701
(914)376-8460 0.4 PK-8 971 - Yonkers Scholastic Academy For Academic Excellence Grades: PK-8 | 583 students
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Yonkers, NY 10701
(914)376-8420 0.4 PK-8 583 - Yonkers Eugenio Maria De Hostos Microsociety School Grades: PK-8 | 594 students
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Yonkers, NY 10705
(914)376-8430 0.6 PK-8 594 - Yonkers Mlk Junior High Technical & Computer Magnet School Grades: PK-8 | 536 students
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135 Locust Hill Ave
Yonkers, NY 10701
(914)376-8470 0.6 PK-8 536
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