- Enrollment
- 833
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
George L Cooke School held near 593 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 65.1 → 67.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 361974001808 · Monticello, NY Other · MID · TRAD
590 enr · 9.1:1 · 69.1% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Monticello High School (833 students)
George L Cooke School held near 593 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 65.1 → 67.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
George L Cooke School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Monticello Hig
Monticello High School
833 students
- This school
George L Cooke School
590 students
- Robert J Kaise
Robert J Kaiser Middle School
587 students
- Kenneth L Ruth
Kenneth L Rutherford School
466 students
- Emma C Chase S 219
Emma C Chase School
219 students
What this shows George L Cooke School reports 590 students on the CCD universe file.
How George L Cooke School compares
George L Cooke 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 | 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 methodology
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
$32,938
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
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.
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
District finance for Monticello Central School District reports $32,938 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~590 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 592 (2022-23) → 593 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.