- Enrollment
- 1,728
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Commack, NY
Sawmill Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Sawmill Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360813000591
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sawmill Intermediate School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of New York schools.
- #1 of 5
- elementary schools in Commack · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10:1
- small classes for New York
- 16.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Sawmill Intermediate School has class sizes smaller than 70% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sawmill Intermediate School ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Commack, NY.
School address
District: Commack Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 360813000591 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Sawmill Intermediate School held near 558 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 55.2 → 60.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 360813000591 · Commack, NY Elementary · MID · TRAD
550 enr · 10:1 · 16.2% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Commack High School (1,728 students)
Sawmill Intermediate School held near 558 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 55.2 → 60.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Sawmill 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
- Burr Intermedi 669
Burr Intermediate School
669 students
- This school 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 Sawmill Intermediate School reports 550 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sawmill Intermediate School compares
Sawmill 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 | 10:1 | ▼ 15% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.2% | ▼ 71% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 550 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
550
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% 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
10:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 30% in New York - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.0%
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
$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
3
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 62.0%
Hispanic or Latino 14.9%
Asian 14.7%
Two or More 3.8%
African American 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Largest group: White at 62.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.9, Sawmill Intermediate 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 Sawmill Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commack High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Commack Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Burr Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Ridge School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wood Park School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sawmill 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
- 669
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- 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 (~550 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sawmill Intermediate School
How many students attend Sawmill Intermediate School?
Sawmill Intermediate School has 550 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Commack, NY. CCD year-over-year: 574 (2022-23) → 558 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sawmill Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sawmill Intermediate School is 10:1, which is 15% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 36% 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 Sawmill Intermediate School?
16.2% of students at Sawmill Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sawmill Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Sawmill Intermediate School is White at 62.0% of enrollment, in Commack, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sawmill Intermediate School?
Sawmill Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 Sawmill Intermediate School rank among elementary schools in Commack?
By Resource Investment Index, Sawmill Intermediate School ranks #1 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 Sawmill Intermediate 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.