- Enrollment
- 1,728
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Commack, NY
North Ridge School
Federal NCES profile for North Ridge 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 360813000587
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Ridge 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
- 11.2:1
- students per teacher
- 8.9%
- free-lunch eligible
North Ridge School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Ridge School ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Commack, NY.
School address
District: Commack Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 360813000587 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
North Ridge School shrank from 359 students in 2022-23 to 339 in 2023-24 (-5.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 30.4 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-20 students YoY 360813000587 · Commack, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
335 enr · 11.2:1 · 8.9% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Commack High School (1,728 students)
North Ridge School shrank from 359 students in 2022-23 to 339 in 2023-24 (-5.6%). Teacher FTE lost 30.4 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
North Ridge 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
- This school 335
North Ridge School
335 students
- Wood Park Scho 280
Wood Park School
280 students
What this shows North Ridge School reports 335 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Ridge School compares
North Ridge School is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 11.2:1 | ▼ 5% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.9% | ▼ 84% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 335 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
335
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
8.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 84% 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
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 48% in New York - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
13.7%
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
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 66.9%
Hispanic or Latino 17.3%
Asian 11.0%
Two or More 2.7%
African American 2.1%
Largest group: White at 66.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.9, North Ridge School is more 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 North Ridge 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 |
| Burr Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sawmill Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wood Park School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Ridge 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
- 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 (~335 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Ridge School
How many students attend North Ridge School?
North Ridge School has 335 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Commack, NY. CCD year-over-year: 359 (2022-23) → 339 (2023-24), down 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Ridge School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Ridge School is 11.2:1, which is 5% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 29% 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 North Ridge School?
8.9% of students at North Ridge School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Ridge School?
The largest demographic group at North Ridge School is White at 66.9% of enrollment, in Commack, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Ridge School?
North Ridge 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 North Ridge School rank among elementary schools in Commack?
By Resource Investment Index, North Ridge 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 North Ridge 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.