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#2185 of 4,742 schools in NY

Top 46% in state

Thomas Cornell Academy

Elementary School · Yonkers City School District · Yonkers, NY

A Yonkers City School District elementary school where students score 21 points below what's typical for similar communities.

15 ST MARY'S PL, Yonkers, NY 10701

  • Math 19% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 20% proficient (2022)
  • 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.3Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data12
Annual Change+0.55 pts/yr
Data Period2011–2022
TrendStable
Academics2.9Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
View breakdown
Math Proficiency18.6% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency19.9% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-35 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-41 pts
Overall Proficiency19% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)40% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-21.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile11th
Resources & Environment4.9Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
View breakdown
Student-Teacher Ratio14.6:1
District spending per student$28,185
Chronic Absenteeism47.7%

Students at Thomas Cornell Academy score 19% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency19%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency20%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 19% in 2022, across a 12-year record (2011–2022).

Show all 12 years
2011
Math
30%
ELA
30%
2012
Math
5%
ELA
5%
2013
Math
17%
ELA
17%
2014
Math
17%
ELA
17%
2015
Math
12%
ELA
22%
2016
Math
17%
ELA
22%
2017
Math
17%
ELA
22%
2018
Math
27%
ELA
22%
2019
Math
27%
ELA
22%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
15%
ELA
34%
2022
Math
19%
ELA
20%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 18% (multi-year average, 2011-2022) · reading/ELA 25% (multi-year average, 2011-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 32 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

84%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Thomas Cornell Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 95Walker's Paradise
  • Transit 64Good Transit
  • Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,338/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Yonkers), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$63,310

Median home value

$412,900

Median rent

$1,694/mo

College educated

29.5%

Homeownership

27.8%

Poverty rate

18.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10701; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

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Enrico Fermi School for the Performing ArtsEnrollment path unverified5.4PK–80.4 mi844Compare →
Eugenio Maria De Hostos Microsociety SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.7PK–80.6 mi575Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Yonkers City School District

Schools in district
40
Rank in district
#14 of 40
District spending per student
$28,185NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
14.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Thomas Cornell Academy is listed in YONKERS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Thomas Cornell Academy

Thomas Cornell Academy is a public elementary school in Yonkers, NY, part of Yonkers City School District, serving approximately 262 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,185 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Thomas Cornell Academy

What grades does Thomas Cornell Academy serve?

Thomas Cornell Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Thomas Cornell Academy?

Thomas Cornell Academy has an enrollment of approximately 262 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomas Cornell Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Thomas Cornell Academy is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Thomas Cornell Academy rank in NY?

Thomas Cornell Academy ranks #2,185 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Thomas Cornell Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Thomas Cornell Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Thomas Cornell Academy?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Thomas Cornell Academy has 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).

Is Thomas Cornell Academy a charter school?

No, Thomas Cornell Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Thomas Cornell Academy a Title I school?

No, Thomas Cornell Academy is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Thomas Cornell Academy?

84.0% of students at Thomas Cornell Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
262
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
18
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Westchester County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
47.7%
Area population (ZIP 10701)
70,054
Area average commute
34 min
Area median age
34.8
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 10701; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2011-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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