Cornerstone Classical Academy

Summary:

Cornerstone Classical Academy is a public charter school in Jacksonville, Florida that serves 770 students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. The school is part of the Duval school district, which is ranked 54th out of 68 districts in Florida and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Cornerstone Classical Academy stands out from nearby schools in several key ways. The school has a significantly higher percentage of white students (79.61%) compared to the more diverse student populations at surrounding schools. Academically, Cornerstone Classical Academy consistently outperforms the Duval district and the state of Florida in standardized test scores, with 83% of students proficient or better in Algebra 1 EOC compared to 56% for Duval and 55% for Florida. The school also has a much lower chronic absenteeism rate (12.3%) than nearby schools like Mt. Herman Ese Center (72.1%) and Jacksonville Classical Academy (28.7%). Additionally, Cornerstone Classical Academy has a very low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (0.39%), significantly lower than the surrounding schools.

The strong academic performance and unique student demographics of Cornerstone Classical Academy suggest that the school's educational approach and curriculum are effective in preparing students for success. However, the stark contrast in student racial makeup and socioeconomic status compared to nearby schools may warrant further investigation into the factors contributing to this disparity, such as school choice policies, transportation accessibility, or community demographics. While Cornerstone Classical Academy's success is impressive, it is important to consider the broader context of the Duval district's low ranking and the challenges faced by many of the surrounding schools, which serve more diverse and economically disadvantaged student populations.


Detail:

Public, Charter, Alternative PK, KG-12

 2360 St Johns Bluff Rd S
       Jacksonville, FL  32246


(904) 469-8171

District: Duval

SchoolDigger Rank:
332nd of 2,256 Florida Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,958 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  15.7 Help
Number of students:  770

Racial breakdown:

White:
79.6%
Hispanic:
8.3%
Two or more races:
6.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  0.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Cornerstone Classical Academy ranks better than 85.3% of elementary schools in Florida. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 83.32. (See more...)
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Compare Details Cornerstone Classical Academy ranks better than 83.5% of middle schools in Florida. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 80.48. (See more...)
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Compare Details Cornerstone Classical Academy ranks better than 88% of high schools in Florida. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 75.49. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (79.6%), Hispanic (8.3%), two or more races (6.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 0.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cornerstone Classical Academy is 15.7. 6 alternative schools in the Duval School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Cornerstone Classical Academy employs 49 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cornerstone Classical Academy is $7,958. 6 alternative schools in the Duval School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Cornerstone Classical Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Cornerstone Classical Academy 197th of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Cornerstone Classical Academy in the ranking list.)
SchoolDigger ranks Cornerstone Classical Academy 97th of 807 Florida public high schools. (See Cornerstone Classical Academy in the ranking list.)

Duval:

SchoolDigger ranks Duval 54th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Cornerstone Classical Academy

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 81.78 386th 2247 82.8%
2022 77.22 475th 2219 78.6%
2023 75.70 489th 2240 78.2%
2024 83.32 332nd 2256 85.3%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Cornerstone Classical Academy

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 75.89 244th 1177 79.3%
2024 80.48 197th 1196 83.5%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Cornerstone Classical Academy

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 80.34 68th 792 91.4%
2024 75.49 97th 807 88.0%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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by a parent
Sunday, October 30, 2022

Open Quote Our twice exceptional child with learning differences (SLD) made year over academic gains as measured by norm referenced standardized testing. CCA supported both sides of bell curve. My child has a complex neurological profile and CCA did a wonderful job at achieving growth while providing support. Our daughter had spent years in a specialized school for kids with learning differences out of necessity prior to being enrolled at CCA. This past year was her first in a more traditional classroom and we were very please with the classroom rigor and challenge for her as a gifted student as well as the support for her as a student needing special education. Our child asked to attend the district’s school for gifted this year. We supported her choice but she is now asking to go back to CCA because she feels she learned more there last year than she is in the districts gifted school this year. She also felt better supported at CCA. I would recommend this school. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Cornerstone Classical Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2021 314 30 12 39 0 0 26 0 421
2022 508 34 15 51 1 0 36 0 645
2023 613 29 12 64 1 0 51 0 770

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Cornerstone Classical Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2021 421 5.0 84.2 1.4
2022 645 42.0 15.3 3.9
2023 770 49.0 15.7 0.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Cornerstone Classical Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2021 421 5.0 84.2 1.4
2022 645 42.0 15.3 3.9
2023 770 49.0 15.7 0.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Cornerstone Classical Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2021 $1,063 (12.2%) $7,671 (87.8%) $8,734
2022 $1,054 (13.9%) $6,510 (86.1%) $7,565
2023 $865 (10.9%) $7,094 (89.1%) $7,958

Data source: Florida Department of Education


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In the 2022-23 school year, 770 students attended Cornerstone Classical Academy.

Students at Cornerstone Classical Academy are 80% White, 8% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 4% African American, 2% Asian.

Cornerstone Classical Academy ranks 332nd of 2256 Florida alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Florida Department of Education.

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