- Enrollment
- 1,442
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Penfield, NY
Cobbles Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Cobbles Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 362271003192
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cobbles Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of New York schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Penfield · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.9:1
- large classes for New York
- 22.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Cobbles Elementary School has class sizes larger than 70% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cobbles Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Penfield, NY.
School address
District: Penfield Central School District · New York
NCES ID 362271003192 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Cobbles Elementary School held near 554 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 42.8 → 53.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 362271003192 · Penfield, NY Elementary · MID · TRAD
542 enr · 12.9:1 · 22.5% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Penfield Senior High School (1,442 students)
Cobbles Elementary School held near 554 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 42.8 → 53.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Cobbles Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Penfield Senio
Penfield Senior High School
1,442 students
- Bay Trail Midd
Bay Trail Middle School
1,094 students
- Scribner Road 549
Scribner Road Elementary School
549 students
- Indian Landing 545
Indian Landing Elementary School
545 students
- This school 542
Cobbles Elementary School
542 students
- Harris Hill El 479
Harris Hill Elementary School
479 students
What this shows Cobbles Elementary School reports 542 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cobbles Elementary School compares
Cobbles Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 12.9:1 | ▲ 9% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.5% | ▼ 60% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 542 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
542
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 70% in New York - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$21,119
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $28,120
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 542 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.5%
Two or More 6.3%
African American 3.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%
Asian 2.4%
Largest group: White at 84.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.9, Cobbles Elementary School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Penfield Central School District reports $21,119 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cobbles Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penfield Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bay Trail Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Scribner Road Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Indian Landing Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Harris Hill Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cobbles Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,094
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 549
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 545
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 479
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~542 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cobbles Elementary School
How many students attend Cobbles Elementary School?
Cobbles Elementary School has 542 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Penfield, NY. CCD year-over-year: 546 (2022-23) → 554 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cobbles Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cobbles Elementary School is 12.9:1, which is 9% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cobbles Elementary School?
22.5% of students at Cobbles Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cobbles Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Cobbles Elementary School is White at 84.5% of enrollment, in Penfield, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cobbles Elementary School?
Cobbles Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cobbles Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Penfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Cobbles Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Penfield, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Penfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Penfield Central School District?
Besides Cobbles Elementary School, Penfield Central School District also operates Penfield Senior High School (1,442 students), Bay Trail Middle School (1,094 students), and Scribner Road Elementary School (549 students). See the Penfield Central School District district page for the complete list.