- Enrollment
- 1,728
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Commack, NY
Burr Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Burr Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360813000577
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Burr Intermediate School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #2 of 5
- elementary schools in Commack · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.4:1
- students per teacher
- 10.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Burr Intermediate School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Burr Intermediate School ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Commack, NY.
School address
District: Commack Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 360813000577 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Burr Intermediate School held near 676 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 54.1 → 53.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 360813000577 · Commack, NY Elementary · MID · TRAD
669 enr · 12.4:1 · 10.3% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Commack High School (1,728 students)
Burr Intermediate School held near 676 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 54.1 → 53.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Burr Intermediate School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Commack High S
Commack High School
1,728 students
- Commack Middle
Commack Middle School
1,337 students
- This school 669
Burr Intermediate School
669 students
- Sawmill Interm 550
Sawmill Intermediate School
550 students
- North Ridge Sc 335
North Ridge School
335 students
- Wood Park Scho 280
Wood Park School
280 students
What this shows Burr Intermediate School reports 669 students on the CCD universe file.
How Burr Intermediate School compares
Burr Intermediate 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 | 12.4:1 | ▲ 5% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.3% | ▼ 82% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 669 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
669
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 82% 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
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 65% in New York - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
11.7%
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
$33,341
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
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 70.6%
Hispanic or Latino 13.9%
Asian 12.1%
African American 1.5%
Two or More 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 70.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.7, Burr Intermediate School is about as mixed as the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Commack Union Free School District reports $33,341 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Burr Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commack High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Commack Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sawmill Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Ridge School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wood Park School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Burr Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,337
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 550
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 335
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 280
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~669 students)
Frequently asked questions about Burr Intermediate School
How many students attend Burr Intermediate School?
Burr Intermediate School has 669 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Commack, NY. CCD year-over-year: 681 (2022-23) → 676 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Burr Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Burr Intermediate School is 12.4:1, which is 5% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 21% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Burr Intermediate School?
10.3% of students at Burr Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Burr Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Burr Intermediate School is White at 70.6% of enrollment, in Commack, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Burr Intermediate School?
Burr Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Burr Intermediate School rank among elementary schools in Commack?
By Resource Investment Index, Burr Intermediate School ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Commack, 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 Commack on the city page.
What other schools are in Commack Union Free School District?
Besides Burr Intermediate School, Commack Union Free School District also operates Commack High School (1,728 students), Commack Middle School (1,337 students), and Sawmill Intermediate School (550 students). See the Commack Union Free School District district page for the complete list.