- Enrollment
- 479
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cobleskill, NY
George D Ryder Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for George D Ryder Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360001000564
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
George D Ryder Elementary School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 10.4:1
- students per teacher
- 41.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 364
- students enrolled
George D Ryder Elementary School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
School address
NCES ID 360001000564 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
George D Ryder Elementary School held near 368 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 35.4 → 33.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 360001000564 · Cobleskill, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
364 enr · 10.4:1 · 41.3% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Cobleskill-Richmondville High School (479 students)
George D Ryder Elementary School held near 368 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 35.4 → 33.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
George D Ryder Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cobleskill-Ric
Cobleskill-Richmondville High School
479 students
- This school
George D Ryder Elementary School
364 students
- William H Gold
William H Golding Middle School
344 students
- Joseph B Radez
Joseph B Radez Elementary School
327 students
What this shows George D Ryder Elementary School reports 364 students on the CCD universe file.
How George D Ryder Elementary School compares
George D Ryder 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 | 10.4:1 | ▼ 12% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.3% | ▼ 27% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 364 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.4:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
364
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% below the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.4:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 35% in New York - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
47.5%
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
$28,592
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 364 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.0%
Two or More 2.7%
Asian 1.4%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 89.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.8, George D Ryder Elementary School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Cobleskill-Richmondville Central School District reports $28,592 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How George D Ryder Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cobleskill-Richmondville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| William H Golding Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Joseph B Radez Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to George D Ryder Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 344
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 327
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 (~364 students)
Frequently asked questions about George D Ryder Elementary School
How many students attend George D Ryder Elementary School?
George D Ryder Elementary School has 364 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cobleskill, NY. CCD year-over-year: 378 (2022-23) → 368 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at George D Ryder Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at George D Ryder Elementary School is 10.4:1, which is 12% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 34% 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 George D Ryder Elementary School?
41.3% of students at George D Ryder Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of George D Ryder Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at George D Ryder Elementary School is White at 89.3% of enrollment, in Cobleskill, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for George D Ryder Elementary School?
George D Ryder Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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).
What other schools are in Cobleskill-Richmondville Central School District?
Besides George D Ryder Elementary School, Cobleskill-Richmondville Central School District also operates Cobleskill-Richmondville High School (479 students), William H Golding Middle School (344 students), and Joseph B Radez Elementary School (327 students). See the Cobleskill-Richmondville Central School District district page for the complete list.