Enrollment
761
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Corona, NY
Corona Arts and Sciences Academy
Federal NCES profile for Corona Arts and Sciences Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360009806431
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Corona Arts and Sciences Academy earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of New York schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #2 of 13
- public schools in Corona · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.8:1
- small classes for New York
- 93.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Corona Arts and Sciences Academy has class sizes smaller than 73% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Corona Arts and Sciences Academy ranks #2 of 13 public schools in Corona, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #24 · New York
NCES ID 360009806431 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
78.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.8:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
93.9%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+67% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Corona Arts and Sciences Academy compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Corona Arts and Sciences Academy
Corona Arts and Sciences Academy is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Corona, New York, enrolling 761 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 9.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 93.9% of students qualify for free meals, 67% above the New York average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 761 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 405 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #68.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (98% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 4/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District #24 also operates Is 61 Leonardo Da Vinci (2,131 students) and Newtown High School (2,072 students) alongside Corona Arts and Sciences Academy.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Corona Arts and Sciences Academy compares
Corona Arts and Sciences Academy on the metrics families compare, against New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.8:1 | ▼ 17% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 93.9% | ▲ 67% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 761 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.8:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
761
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
93.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% 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
9.8:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 27% in New York - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
35.1%
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 98.2%
White 0.8%
Asian 0.8%
African American 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 98.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 3.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 3.6, Corona Arts and Sciences Academy is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Corona Arts and Sciences Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Is 61 Leonardo Da Vinci | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Newtown High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Aviation Career and Technical Education High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grover Cleveland High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Is 73 Frank Sansivieri Intermediate School (the) | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Corona Arts and Sciences Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,131
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 2,072
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,924
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 1,711
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,581
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~761 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Corona Arts and Sciences Academy
How many students attend Corona Arts and Sciences Academy?
Corona Arts and Sciences Academy has 761 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Corona, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Corona Arts and Sciences Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Corona Arts and Sciences Academy is 9.8:1, which is 17% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 38% 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 Corona Arts and Sciences Academy?
93.9% of students at Corona Arts and Sciences Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Corona Arts and Sciences Academy?
The largest demographic group at Corona Arts and Sciences Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 98.2% of enrollment, in Corona, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Corona Arts and Sciences Academy?
Corona Arts and Sciences Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Corona Arts and Sciences Academy rank among public schools in Corona?
By Resource Investment Index, Corona Arts and Sciences Academy ranks #2 of 13 public schools in Corona, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Corona on the city page.
Is Corona Arts and Sciences Academy a good school?
Corona Arts and Sciences Academy earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of New York schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #24?
Besides Corona Arts and Sciences Academy, New York City Geographic District #24 also operates Is 61 Leonardo Da Vinci (2,131 students), Newtown High School (2,072 students), and Aviation Career and Technical Education High School (1,924 students). See the New York City Geographic District #24 district page for the complete list.
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