Coman Hill School serves 563 students in grades Kindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 563 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Coman Hill School's student population of 563 students has grown by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 40% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
563 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Coman Hill School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
10%
Hispanic
9%
29%
Black
n/a
16%
White
81%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Coman Hill School often compared to?
Coman Hill Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cedar Knolls Academy, Bedford Hills Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Coman Hill School?
563 students attend Coman Hill School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Coman Hill School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Coman Hill School?
Coman Hill School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Coman Hill School offer ?
Coman Hill School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Coman Hill School part of?
Coman Hill School is part of Byram Hills Central School District.
School Reviews
5 10/29/2009
Coman Hill Elementary School is a great school. The previous Principal for the last 2 years was Mr. Finelli, he was wonderful and inspired students to learn. The new principal of Coman Hill is Mrs. Carol Fisher, she comes from the Eastchester School District.
The school's teachers push for high academics. There are music, art and physical education offered. There are also extra-curricular activities taught after school such as Dance,Karate, Chess, Mad Science and Basketball. The facilities are modern, clean and safe.
There is a high level of parent involvement at this school and within the Byram Hills School district.
5 10/29/2009
The academic programs provided at Coman Hill are excellent. They focus on spelling words especially in first and second grades with weekly tests. They also emphasize reading and have children from Kindergarten through second grade hand in reading logs. The class trips are wonderful and the children are exposed to many great learning experiences.
They offer Music, Art and Gym classes every week to all students at this school.
They offer Project Create in second grade for children that excel, however, the children are chosen by certain teachers.
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