- Enrollment
- 68
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Buffalo, MN
Cornerstones Program
Federal NCES profile for Cornerstones Program, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 270004502961
👥 S:T ratio 69
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cornerstones Program earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Minnesota schools.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Buffalo · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 7.7:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 66.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Cornerstones Program has class sizes smaller than 89% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cornerstones Program ranks #1 of 4 schools in Buffalo, MN.
School address
District: Meeker and Wright Special Education · Minnesota
NCES ID 270004502961 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Cornerstones Program shrank from 21 students in 2022-23 to 16 in 2023-24 (-23.8%).
Teacher FTE added 3.4 → 4.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-5 students YoY 270004502961 · Buffalo, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
23 enr · 7.7:1 · 66.7% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Meeker-Wright Early Childhood Sp Ed (68 students)
Cornerstones Program shrank from 21 students in 2022-23 to 16 in 2023-24 (-23.8%). Teacher FTE added 3.4 → 4.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Cornerstones Program in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Meeker-Wright
Meeker-Wright Early Childhood Sp Ed
68 students
- Village Ranch
Village Ranch Alternative Program
33 students
- This school 23
Cornerstones Program
23 students
- Step Td Progra 18
Step Td Program
18 students
- Wings Alternat 16
Wings Alternative Program
16 students
- Journeys Alter 9
Journeys Alternative Program
9 students
What this shows Cornerstones Program reports 23 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cornerstones Program compares
Cornerstones Program is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 7.7:1 | ▼ 51% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.7% | ▲ 56% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 23 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.7:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
23
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
7.7:1
students per teacher
- 51% below state mean
Top 11% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 65.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 78.3%
Two or More 13.0%
Hispanic or Latino 8.7%
Largest group: White at 78.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.2, Cornerstones Program is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
How Cornerstones Program Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meeker-Wright Early Childhood Sp Ed | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Village Ranch Alternative Program | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Step Td Program | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wings Alternative Program | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Journeys Alternative Program | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cornerstones Program's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 33
- Students per teacher
- 6.6:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 18
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 16
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 9
- Students per teacher
- 4.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Nationwide other 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 (~23 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cornerstones Program
How many students attend Cornerstones Program?
Cornerstones Program has 23 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Buffalo, MN. CCD year-over-year: 21 (2022-23) → 16 (2023-24), down 5.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cornerstones Program?
The student-teacher ratio at Cornerstones Program is 7.7:1, which is 51% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 51% 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 Cornerstones Program?
66.7% of students at Cornerstones Program are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cornerstones Program?
The largest demographic group at Cornerstones Program is White at 78.3% of enrollment, in Buffalo, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cornerstones Program?
Cornerstones Program has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. 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 Cornerstones Program rank among schools in Buffalo?
By Resource Investment Index, Cornerstones Program ranks #1 of 4 schools in Buffalo, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Buffalo on the city page.
What other schools are in Meeker and Wright Special Education?
Besides Cornerstones Program, Meeker and Wright Special Education also operates Meeker-Wright Early Childhood Sp Ed (68 students), Village Ranch Alternative Program (33 students), and Step Td Program (18 students). See the Meeker and Wright Special Education district page for the complete list.