Countrywood Primary Center serves 589 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 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 589 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Countrywood Primary Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Countrywood Primary Center's student population of 589 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
589 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Countrywood Primary Center is 0.64, 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
6%
10%
Hispanic
51%
29%
Black
8%
16%
White
31%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Countrywood Primary Center?
589 students attend Countrywood Primary Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Countrywood Primary Center students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Countrywood Primary Center?
Countrywood Primary Center has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Countrywood Primary Center offer ?
Countrywood Primary Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Countrywood Primary Center part of?
Countrywood Primary Center is part of South Huntington Union Free School District.
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