Enrollment
381
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Cooperstown, NY
Cooperstown Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Cooperstown Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360825000607
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 15
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cooperstown Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of New York schools.
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- large classes for New York
- 21.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 381
- students enrolled
Cooperstown Elementary School has class sizes larger than 77% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Cooperstown Central School District · New York
NCES ID 360825000607 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.6:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.9%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-61% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cooperstown Elementary School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cooperstown Elementary School
Cooperstown Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Cooperstown, New York, enrolling 381 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.6:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 21.9% free-meal eligibility runs 61% below the New York average.
With 381 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Among 645 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #475, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 25/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 191 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Its district, Cooperstown Central School District, also runs Cooperstown Junior/Senior High School (387 students).
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 Cooperstown Elementary School compares
Cooperstown Elementary 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 | 13.6:1 | ▲ 15% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.9% | ▼ 61% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 381 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
381
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
21.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% 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
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 77% in New York - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$22,259
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 191 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
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 86.4%
Asian 5.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%
Two or More 2.4%
African American 0.8%
Largest group: White at 86.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.7, Cooperstown Elementary School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cooperstown Central School District, which includes Cooperstown Elementary School.
$22,259
Per student
-16%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 56.9%
State 31.1%
Federal 12.0%
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 Cooperstown Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cooperstown Junior/Senior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cooperstown Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 387
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~381 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Cooperstown Elementary School
How many students attend Cooperstown Elementary School?
Cooperstown Elementary School has 381 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Cooperstown, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cooperstown Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cooperstown Elementary School is 13.6:1, which is 15% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cooperstown Elementary School?
21.9% of students at Cooperstown Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cooperstown Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Cooperstown Elementary School is White at 86.4% of enrollment, in Cooperstown, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cooperstown Elementary School?
Cooperstown Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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).
Is Cooperstown Elementary School a good school?
Cooperstown Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of New York schools. 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 Cooperstown Central School District?
Besides Cooperstown Elementary School, Cooperstown Central School District also operates Cooperstown Junior/Senior High School (387 students). See the Cooperstown Central School District district page for the complete list.
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