Enrollment
254
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Commack, NY
Indian Hollow School
Federal NCES profile for Indian Hollow School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360813004382
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Indian Hollow School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of New York schools.
- #4 of 5
- elementary schools in Commack · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.9:1
- large classes for New York
- 6.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Indian Hollow School has class sizes larger than 91% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Indian Hollow School ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Commack, NY.
School address
District: Commack Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 360813004382 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.9:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+35% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
6.8%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-88% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Indian Hollow School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Indian Hollow School
Indian Hollow School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Commack, New York, enrolling 254 students.
Class loads run heavy: 15.9:1 is larger than about 91% of New York schools and 35% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 6.8% free-meal eligibility runs 88% below the New York average.
Enrollment of 254 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 123 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #59.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Hispanic or Latino (13%) (diversity index 41/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.9% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Commack Union Free School District spends $32,016 per pupil, 21% above the New York average, a better-resourced district than most.
Commack Union Free School District also operates Commack High School (1,728 students) and Commack Middle School (1,337 students) alongside Indian Hollow 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 Indian Hollow School compares
Indian Hollow 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 | 15.9:1 | ▲ 35% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.8% | ▼ 88% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 254 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
254
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
6.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 88% 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
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 35% above state mean
Top 91% in New York - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
7.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$32,016
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 + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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
White 75.6%
Hispanic or Latino 13.0%
Asian 7.5%
Two or More 3.1%
African American 0.8%
Largest group: White at 75.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.5, Indian Hollow School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Commack Union Free School District, which includes Indian Hollow School.
$32,016
Per student
+21%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+93%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 67.4%
State 25.0%
Federal 7.7%
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 Indian Hollow School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commack High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Commack Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Burr Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sawmill Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Ridge School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Indian Hollow School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,728
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 1,337
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 669
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 550
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 335
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar elementary 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 (~254 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Indian Hollow School
How many students attend Indian Hollow School?
Indian Hollow School has 254 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Commack, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Indian Hollow School?
The student-teacher ratio at Indian Hollow School is 15.9:1, which is 35% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Indian Hollow School?
6.8% of students at Indian Hollow School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Indian Hollow School?
The largest demographic group at Indian Hollow School is White at 75.6% of enrollment, in Commack, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Indian Hollow School?
Indian Hollow School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Indian Hollow School rank among elementary schools in Commack?
By Resource Investment Index, Indian Hollow School ranks #4 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.
Is Indian Hollow School a good school?
Indian Hollow School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of 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 Commack Union Free School District?
Besides Indian Hollow School, Commack Union Free School District also operates Commack High School (1,728 students), Commack Middle School (1,337 students), and Burr Intermediate School (669 students). See the Commack Union Free School District district page for the complete list.
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