Enrollment
364
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.4:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.3%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How George D Ryder Elementary School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at George D Ryder Elementary School
George D Ryder Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Cobleskill, New York, enrolling 364 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 41.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 364 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Among 870 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #757, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 20/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 364 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 47.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Cobleskill-Richmondville Central School District also operates Cobleskill-Richmondville High School (479 students) and William H Golding Middle School (344 students) alongside George D Ryder Elementary 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 George D Ryder Elementary School compares
George D Ryder 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$25,444
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cobleskill-Richmondville Central School District, which includes George D Ryder Elementary School.
$25,444
Per student
-4%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+53%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.0%
State 49.3%
Federal 12.7%
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 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
- 479
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 344
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 327
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar other 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 (~364 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is George D Ryder Elementary School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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