- Enrollment
- 299
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Eastchester, NY
William E Cottle School
Federal NCES profile for William E Cottle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 362904003924
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 2
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
William E Cottle School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of New York schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Eastchester · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10:1
- small classes for New York
- 15.7%
- free-lunch eligible
William E Cottle School has class sizes smaller than 70% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, William E Cottle School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Eastchester, NY.
School address
District: Tuckahoe Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 362904003924 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
William E Cottle School held near 506 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 49.7 → 48.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-22 students YoY 362904003924 · Eastchester, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
488 enr · 10:1 · 15.7% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Tuckahoe High School (299 students)
William E Cottle School held near 506 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 49.7 → 48.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
William E Cottle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
William E Cottle School
488 students
- Tuckahoe High
Tuckahoe High School
299 students
- Tuckahoe Middl
Tuckahoe Middle School
278 students
What this shows William E Cottle School reports 488 students on the CCD universe file.
How William E Cottle School compares
William E Cottle 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 | 10:1 | ▼ 15% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.7% | ▼ 72% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 488 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
488
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 30% in New York - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
10.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$31,188
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 488 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 62.1%
Hispanic or Latino 18.4%
African American 8.2%
Asian 5.9%
Two or More 4.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 62.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.8, William E Cottle School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Tuckahoe Union Free School District reports $31,188 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How William E Cottle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuckahoe High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tuckahoe Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to William E Cottle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 278
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~488 students)
Frequently asked questions about William E Cottle School
How many students attend William E Cottle School?
William E Cottle School has 488 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Eastchester, NY. CCD year-over-year: 528 (2022-23) → 506 (2023-24), nearly flat (-22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at William E Cottle School?
The student-teacher ratio at William E Cottle School is 10:1, which is 15% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 36% 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 William E Cottle School?
15.7% of students at William E Cottle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of William E Cottle School?
The largest demographic group at William E Cottle School is White at 62.1% of enrollment, in Eastchester, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for William E Cottle School?
William E Cottle School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical 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).
How does William E Cottle School rank among elementary schools in Eastchester?
By Resource Investment Index, William E Cottle School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Eastchester, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Eastchester on the city page.
What other schools are in Tuckahoe Union Free School District?
Besides William E Cottle School, Tuckahoe Union Free School District also operates Tuckahoe High School (299 students) and Tuckahoe Middle School (278 students). See the Tuckahoe Union Free School District district page for the complete list.