- Enrollment
- 1,234
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Yonkers, NY
Thomas Cornell Academy
Federal NCES profile for Thomas Cornell Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 363192006281
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Thomas Cornell Academy earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of New York schools.
- #12 of 33
- schools in Yonkers · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.5:1
- large classes for New York
- 86.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Thomas Cornell Academy has class sizes larger than 89% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas Cornell Academy ranks #12 of 33 schools in Yonkers, NY.
School address
District: Yonkers City School District · New York
NCES ID 363192006281 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-33 students YoY
Thomas Cornell Academy shrank from 295 students in 2022-23 to 262 in 2023-24 (-11.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 19.3 → 18.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-33 students YoY 363192006281 · Yonkers, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
295 enr · 15.5:1 · 86.4% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Yonkers Montessori Academy (1,234 students)
Thomas Cornell Academy shrank from 295 students in 2022-23 to 262 in 2023-24 (-11.2%). Teacher FTE lost 19.3 → 18.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Thomas Cornell Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Yonkers Montes
Yonkers Montessori Academy
1,234 students
- Lincoln High S
Lincoln High School
1,176 students
- Yonkers High S
Yonkers High School
1,111 students
- Roosevelt High
Roosevelt High School - Early College Studies
1,096 students
- Gorton High Sc
Gorton High School
1,068 students
- This school 295
Thomas Cornell Academy
295 students
What this shows Thomas Cornell Academy reports 295 students on the CCD universe file.
How Thomas Cornell Academy compares
Thomas Cornell Academy 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 | 15.5:1 | ▲ 31% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.4% | ▲ 54% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 295 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
295
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
86.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% above the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 89% in New York - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
48.8%
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.
Funding equity
$27,592
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $28,120
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
District finance for Yonkers City School District reports $27,592 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Thomas Cornell Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yonkers Montessori Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Yonkers High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt High School - Early College Studies | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gorton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Thomas Cornell Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,176
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,111
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,096
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,068
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 (~295 students)
Frequently asked questions about Thomas Cornell Academy
How many students attend Thomas Cornell Academy?
Thomas Cornell Academy has 295 students enrolled. It is a public school in Yonkers, NY. CCD year-over-year: 295 (2022-23) → 262 (2023-24), down 33.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomas Cornell Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Thomas Cornell Academy is 15.5:1, which is 31% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Thomas Cornell Academy?
86.4% of students at Thomas Cornell Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thomas Cornell Academy?
Thomas Cornell Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Thomas Cornell Academy rank among schools in Yonkers?
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas Cornell Academy ranks #12 of 33 schools in Yonkers, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Yonkers on the city page.
What other schools are in Yonkers City School District?
Besides Thomas Cornell Academy, Yonkers City School District also operates Yonkers Montessori Academy (1,234 students), Lincoln High School (1,176 students), and Yonkers High School (1,111 students). See the Yonkers City School District district page for the complete list.