- Enrollment
- 1,362
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Great Neck, NY
Saddle Rock School
Federal NCES profile for Saddle Rock School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 66/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 361251001023
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Saddle Rock School earns 66/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Great Neck · Resource Index
- 66
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11:1
- students per teacher
- 14.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Saddle Rock School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Saddle Rock School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Great Neck, NY.
School address
District: Great Neck Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 361251001023 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Saddle Rock School held near 547 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 47.0 → 46.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 361251001023 · Great Neck, NY Elementary · MID · TRAD
519 enr · 11:1 · 14.9% lunch · RII 66
Nearest enrollment peer: Great Neck South High School (1,362 students)
Saddle Rock School held near 547 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 47.0 → 46.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Saddle Rock School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Great Neck Sou
Great Neck South High School
1,362 students
- Great Neck Nor
Great Neck North High School
1,155 students
- Great Neck Sou
Great Neck South Middle School
832 students
- Lakeville Elem
Lakeville Elementary School
772 students
- Great Neck Nor
Great Neck North Middle School
728 students
- This school 519
Saddle Rock School
519 students
What this shows Saddle Rock School reports 519 students on the CCD universe file.
How Saddle Rock School compares
Saddle Rock 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 | 11:1 | ▼ 7% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.9% | ▼ 73% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 519 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11:1
Leaner classes than 83% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
519
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% 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
11:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 45% in New York - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
11.0%
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
$35,597
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
Asian 46.4%
White 40.8%
Hispanic or Latino 8.5%
Two or More 3.7%
African American 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Asian at 46.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.0, Saddle Rock School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Great Neck Union Free School District reports $35,597 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Saddle Rock School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Neck South High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Great Neck North High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Great Neck South Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lakeville Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Great Neck North Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Saddle Rock School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,155
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 832
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 772
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
- Enrollment
- 728
- Students per teacher
- 7.4:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
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 (~519 students)
Frequently asked questions about Saddle Rock School
How many students attend Saddle Rock School?
Saddle Rock School has 519 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Great Neck, NY. CCD year-over-year: 542 (2022-23) → 547 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Saddle Rock School?
The student-teacher ratio at Saddle Rock School is 11:1, which is 7% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 30% 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 Saddle Rock School?
14.9% of students at Saddle Rock School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Saddle Rock School?
The largest demographic group at Saddle Rock School is Asian at 46.4% of enrollment, in Great Neck, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Saddle Rock School?
Saddle Rock School has a Resource Investment Index of 66/100 (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 Saddle Rock School rank among elementary schools in Great Neck?
By Resource Investment Index, Saddle Rock School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Great Neck, 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 Great Neck on the city page.
What other schools are in Great Neck Union Free School District?
Besides Saddle Rock School, Great Neck Union Free School District also operates Great Neck South High School (1,362 students), Great Neck North High School (1,155 students), and Great Neck South Middle School (832 students). See the Great Neck Union Free School District district page for the complete list.