GEORGE D RYDER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

COBLESKILL-RICHMONDVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

143 GOLDING DR
COBLESKILL, NY 12043

www.crcsd.org

378 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 3rd

School Overview

George D. Ryder Elementary School, located in Cobleskill, New York, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Cobleskill-Richmondville Central School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that focuses on the academic, social, and emotional development of its elementary-aged students. By emphasizing fundamental skills and encouraging a curiosity for learning, the school aims to prepare its students for a successful transition to the district’s middle and high school levels.

Beyond core academics, George D. Ryder Elementary is integrated into the broader Cobleskill-Richmondville community, promoting collaboration between educators, parents, and local residents. The school leverages the district’s resources to provide a well-rounded educational experience, often incorporating character development and community-focused initiatives into its daily operations. Through its commitment to a student-centered approach, the school strives to create a positive atmosphere where every child has the opportunity to achieve their personal best.

378

Total Students

35.4

Full-Time Teachers

10.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

27.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for GEORGE D RYDER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	341
Hispanic	18
Black	4
Asian	2
Two or More	13

White
341 (90.2 %)
Hispanic
18 (4.8 %)
Two or More
13 (3.4 %)
Black
4 (1.1 %)
Asian
2 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	COBLESKILL-RICHMONDVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(518)234-4032
Website:	http://www.crcsd.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 3rd
Total Students:	378
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	102
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 32

Kindergarten 119

Grade 1 115

Grade 2 106

Grade 3 4

Ungraded 2