Cornerstone currently serves approximately 220 students in grades K4-8. These students come from families in the areas of Woodlawn, Inglenook, East Lake, Center Point, and Downtown Birmingham.
Parental involvement is required. A parent or representative for each child must be present at all PTO meetings and attend regular meetings with teachers.
Students are required to wear school uniforms.
The average class size is 15.
Parents generally pay 8% of the cost of tuition. The remainder is provided through the Cornerstone Partner Program.
98% of the student body is African-American.
70% of students are from single-parent homes.
92% of students are eligible for the federal free and reduced lunch program.
The median family income is $17,800 with an average of 2 children per household.