Enrollment
144
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Rochester, NY
Colebrook School
Federal NCES profile for Colebrook School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 361539001300
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Colebrook School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also one of the smallest schools in New York.
- #8 of 43
- elementary schools in Rochester · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.1:1
- students per teacher
- 26.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Colebrook School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Colebrook School ranks #8 of 43 elementary schools in Rochester, NY.
School address
District: West Irondequoit Central School District · New York
NCES ID 361539001300 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.1:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.4%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-53% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Colebrook School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Colebrook School
Colebrook School is a small elementary school in Rochester, New York, enrolling 144 students.
At 11.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the New York median, within a few percentage points of the 11.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 26.4% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 96% of New York schools, with 144 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 56 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #29.
Its student body is led by White (72%) and African American (10%) (diversity index 46/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 288 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding West Irondequoit Central School District spends $20,532 per pupil, 22% below the New York average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
West Irondequoit Central School District also operates Irondequoit High School (1,160 students) and Dake Junior High School (551 students) alongside Colebrook School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Colebrook School compares
Colebrook School on the metrics families compare, against New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.1:1 | ▼ 6% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.4% | ▼ 53% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 144 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
144
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
26.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 46% in New York - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
18.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$20,532
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $26,410
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 71.5%
African American 10.4%
Hispanic or Latino 8.3%
Two or More 8.3%
Asian 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: White at 71.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.4, Colebrook School is about as mixed as the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Irondequoit Central School District, which includes Colebrook School.
$20,532
Per student
-22%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 45.9%
State 41.1%
Federal 13.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Colebrook School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Irondequoit High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dake Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rogers Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Iroquois Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southlawn School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Colebrook School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,160
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 551
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 403
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 235
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~144 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Colebrook School
How many students attend Colebrook School?
Colebrook School has 144 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Rochester, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Colebrook School?
The student-teacher ratio at Colebrook School is 11.1:1, which is 6% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 29% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Colebrook School?
26.4% of students at Colebrook School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Colebrook School?
The largest demographic group at Colebrook School is White at 71.5% of enrollment, in Rochester, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Colebrook School?
Colebrook School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Colebrook School rank among elementary schools in Rochester?
By Resource Investment Index, Colebrook School ranks #8 of 43 elementary schools in Rochester, 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 Rochester on the city page.
Is Colebrook School a good school?
Colebrook School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also one of the smallest schools in New York. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in West Irondequoit Central School District?
Besides Colebrook School, West Irondequoit Central School District also operates Irondequoit High School (1,160 students), Dake Junior High School (551 students), and Rogers Middle School (425 students). See the West Irondequoit Central School District district page for the complete list.
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