- Enrollment
- 1,650
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Bronx, NY
Cornerstone Academy for Social Action Middle School (Casa)
Federal NCES profile for Cornerstone Academy for Social Action Middle School (Casa), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360008806107
👥 S:T ratio 65
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cornerstone Academy for Social Action Middle School (Casa) earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of New York schools.
- #35 of 72
- middle schools in Bronx · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.7:1
- small classes for New York
- 88.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Cornerstone Academy for Social Action Middle School (Casa) has class sizes smaller than 85% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cornerstone Academy for Social Action Middle School (Casa) ranks #35 of 72 middle schools in Bronx, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #11 · New York
NCES ID 360008806107 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-47 students YoY
Cornerstone Academy for Social Action Middle School (Casa) shrank from 167 students in 2022-23 to 120 in 2023-24 (-28.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 19.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-47 students YoY 360008806107 · Bronx, NY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
165 enr · 8.7:1 · 88.6% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Harry S Truman High School (1,650 students)
Cornerstone Academy for Social Action Middle School (Casa) shrank from 167 students in 2022-23 to 120 in 2023-24 (-28.1%). Teacher FTE lost 19.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Cornerstone Academy for Social Action Middle School (Casa) in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Harry S Truman
Harry S Truman High School
1,650 students
- Ps 83 Donald H
Ps 83 Donald Hertz
1,451 students
- Ps 89
Ps 89
1,169 students
- Ps/Ms 194
Ps/Ms 194
1,169 students
- Ps 96 Richard
Ps 96 Richard Rodgers
880 students
- This school 165
Cornerstone Academy for Social Action Middle School (Casa)
165 students
What this shows Cornerstone Academy for Social Action Middle School (Casa) reports 165 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cornerstone Academy for Social Action Middle School (Casa) compares
Cornerstone Academy for Social Action Middle School (Casa) is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.7:1 | ▼ 26% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.6% | ▲ 58% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 165 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.7:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
165
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
88.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% above the New York average of 56.2%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
8.7:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 15% in New York - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
67.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Student demographics
African American 50.9%
Hispanic or Latino 44.8%
White 2.4%
Asian 1.8%
Largest group: African American at 50.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.9, Cornerstone Academy for Social Action Middle School (Casa) is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Cornerstone Academy for Social Action Middle School (Casa) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harry S Truman High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 83 Donald Hertz | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 89 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps/Ms 194 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 96 Richard Rodgers | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cornerstone Academy for Social Action Middle School (Casa)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,451
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,169
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,169
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 880
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~165 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cornerstone Academy for Social Action Middle School (Casa)
How many students attend Cornerstone Academy for Social Action Middle School (Casa)?
Cornerstone Academy for Social Action Middle School (Casa) has 165 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bronx, NY. CCD year-over-year: 167 (2022-23) → 120 (2023-24), down 47.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cornerstone Academy for Social Action Middle School (Casa)?
The student-teacher ratio at Cornerstone Academy for Social Action Middle School (Casa) is 8.7:1, which is 26% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 45% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cornerstone Academy for Social Action Middle School (Casa)?
88.6% of students at Cornerstone Academy for Social Action Middle School (Casa) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cornerstone Academy for Social Action Middle School (Casa)?
The largest demographic group at Cornerstone Academy for Social Action Middle School (Casa) is African American at 50.9% of enrollment, in Bronx, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cornerstone Academy for Social Action Middle School (Casa)?
Cornerstone Academy for Social Action Middle School (Casa) has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Cornerstone Academy for Social Action Middle School (Casa) rank among middle schools in Bronx?
By Resource Investment Index, Cornerstone Academy for Social Action Middle School (Casa) ranks #35 of 72 middle schools in Bronx, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Bronx on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #11?
Besides Cornerstone Academy for Social Action Middle School (Casa), New York City Geographic District #11 also operates Harry S Truman High School (1,650 students), Ps 83 Donald Hertz (1,451 students), and Ps 89 (1,169 students). See the New York City Geographic District #11 district page for the complete list.