- Enrollment
- 1,728
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Commack, NY
Wood Park School
Federal NCES profile for Wood Park School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360813000594
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wood Park School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #5 of 5
- elementary schools in Commack · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.8:1
- students per teacher
- 13.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Wood Park School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wood Park School ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Commack, NY.
School address
District: Commack Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 360813000594 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Wood Park School held near 282 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.2 → 27.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 360813000594 · Commack, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
280 enr · 10.8:1 · 13.5% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Commack High School (1,728 students)
Wood Park School held near 282 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.2 → 27.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Wood Park 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 280
Wood Park School
280 students
What this shows Wood Park School reports 280 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wood Park School compares
Wood Park 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 | 10.8:1 | ▼ 8% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.5% | ▼ 76% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 280 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.8:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
280
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 76% 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
10.8:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 42% in New York - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 64.3%
Hispanic or Latino 18.2%
Asian 11.4%
Two or More 4.3%
African American 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 64.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.8, Wood Park 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 Wood Park 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sawmill Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Ridge School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wood Park 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 (~280 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wood Park School
How many students attend Wood Park School?
Wood Park School has 280 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Commack, NY. CCD year-over-year: 288 (2022-23) → 282 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wood Park School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wood Park School is 10.8:1, which is 8% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 31% 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 Wood Park School?
13.5% of students at Wood Park School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wood Park School?
The largest demographic group at Wood Park School is White at 64.3% of enrollment, in Commack, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wood Park School?
Wood Park School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical 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 Wood Park School rank among elementary schools in Commack?
By Resource Investment Index, Wood Park School ranks #5 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 Wood Park 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.