Enrollment
590
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Monticello, NY
George L Cooke School
Federal NCES profile for George L Cooke School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 361974001808
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
George L Cooke School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 81% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Monticello · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 9.1:1
- small classes for New York
- 69.1%
- free-lunch eligible
George L Cooke School has class sizes smaller than 81% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, George L Cooke School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Monticello, NY.
School address
District: Monticello Central School District · New York
NCES ID 361974001808 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
65.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.1:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
69.1%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How George L Cooke School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at George L Cooke School
George L Cooke School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Monticello, New York, enrolling 590 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 9.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 69.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 590 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 694 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #257.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (39%) and White (34%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 70/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 47.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Monticello Central School District spends $32,907 per pupil, 25% above the New York average, a better-resourced district than most.
Monticello Central School District also operates Monticello High School (833 students) and Robert J Kaiser Middle School (587 students) alongside George L Cooke 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 L Cooke School compares
George L Cooke 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 | 9.1:1 | ▼ 23% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.1% | ▲ 23% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 590 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.1:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
590
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
69.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% above 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
9.1:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 19% in New York - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
47.6%
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
$32,907
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 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
Hispanic or Latino 38.6%
White 34.1%
African American 14.2%
Two or More 9.7%
Asian 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 38.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.4, George L Cooke School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Monticello Central School District, which includes George L Cooke School.
$32,907
Per student
+25%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+98%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 46.8%
State 44.4%
Federal 8.8%
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 L Cooke School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monticello High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Robert J Kaiser Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kenneth L Rutherford School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Emma C Chase School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to George L Cooke School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 833
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 587
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 219
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~590 students)
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Frequently asked questions about George L Cooke School
How many students attend George L Cooke School?
George L Cooke School has 590 students enrolled. It is a public school in Monticello, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at George L Cooke School?
The student-teacher ratio at George L Cooke School is 9.1:1, which is 23% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 42% 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 L Cooke School?
69.1% of students at George L Cooke School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of George L Cooke School?
The largest demographic group at George L Cooke School is Hispanic or Latino at 38.6% of enrollment, in Monticello, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for George L Cooke School?
George L Cooke School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does George L Cooke School rank among public schools in Monticello?
By Resource Investment Index, George L Cooke School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Monticello, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Monticello on the city page.
Is George L Cooke School a good school?
George L Cooke School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 81% of New York schools. It is also more 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 Monticello Central School District?
Besides George L Cooke School, Monticello Central School District also operates Monticello High School (833 students), Robert J Kaiser Middle School (587 students), and Kenneth L Rutherford School (466 students). See the Monticello Central School District district page for the complete list.
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