- Enrollment
- 1,728
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Indian Hollow School held near 247 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 16.2 → 17.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 360813004382 · Commack, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
254 enr · 15.9:1 · 6.8% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Commack High School (1,728 students)
Indian Hollow School held near 247 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 16.2 → 17.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Indian Hollow 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
- Burr Intermedi 669
Burr Intermediate School
669 students
- Sawmill Interm 550
Sawmill Intermediate School
550 students
- North Ridge Sc 335
North Ridge School
335 students
- This school 254
Indian Hollow School
254 students
What this shows Indian Hollow School reports 254 students on the CCD universe file.
How Indian Hollow School compares
Indian Hollow 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
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 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
- 1,337
- 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
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 (~254 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 236 (2022-23) → 247 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.