- Enrollment
- 1,362
- Students per teacher
- 8.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Rochester, NY
Dr Walter Cooper Academy
Federal NCES profile for Dr Walter Cooper Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 362475006109
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dr Walter Cooper Academy earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #25 of 43
- schools in Rochester · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12:1
- students per teacher
- 89.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Dr Walter Cooper Academy has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dr Walter Cooper Academy ranks #25 of 43 schools in Rochester, NY.
School address
District: Rochester City School District · New York
NCES ID 362475006109 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Dr Walter Cooper Academy shrank from 336 students in 2022-23 to 311 in 2023-24 (-7.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 28.6 → 25.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-25 students YoY 362475006109 · Rochester, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
336 enr · 12:1 · 89.3% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Edison Career and Technology High School (1,362 students)
Dr Walter Cooper Academy shrank from 336 students in 2022-23 to 311 in 2023-24 (-7.4%). Teacher FTE lost 28.6 → 25.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Dr Walter Cooper Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Edison Career
Edison Career and Technology High School
1,362 students
- School of the
School of the Arts
1,065 students
- School 33-John
School 33-John James Audubon
980 students
- Franklin Upper
Franklin Upper School
969 students
- School 58-Worl
School 58-World of Inquiry School
896 students
- This school 336
Dr Walter Cooper Academy
336 students
What this shows Dr Walter Cooper Academy reports 336 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dr Walter Cooper Academy compares
Dr Walter Cooper Academy is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 12:1 | ▲ 2% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.3% | ▲ 59% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 336 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
336
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
89.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% above the New York average of 56.2%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 59% in New York - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
69.3%
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
$33,643
per pupil, district-wide
- above New York avg of $28,120
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
District finance for Rochester City School District reports $33,643 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dr Walter Cooper Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edison Career and Technology High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| School of the Arts | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| School 33-John James Audubon | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Franklin Upper School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| School 58-World of Inquiry School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dr Walter Cooper Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,065
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 980
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 969
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 896
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Nationwide other 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 (~336 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dr Walter Cooper Academy
How many students attend Dr Walter Cooper Academy?
Dr Walter Cooper Academy has 336 students enrolled. It is a public school in Rochester, NY. CCD year-over-year: 336 (2022-23) → 311 (2023-24), down 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dr Walter Cooper Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Dr Walter Cooper Academy is 12:1, which is 2% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dr Walter Cooper Academy?
89.3% of students at Dr Walter Cooper Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dr Walter Cooper Academy?
Dr Walter Cooper Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Dr Walter Cooper Academy rank among schools in Rochester?
By Resource Investment Index, Dr Walter Cooper Academy ranks #25 of 43 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 schools in Rochester on the city page.
What other schools are in Rochester City School District?
Besides Dr Walter Cooper Academy, Rochester City School District also operates Edison Career and Technology High School (1,362 students), School of the Arts (1,065 students), and School 33-John James Audubon (980 students). See the Rochester City School District district page for the complete list.