Goosehill Primary Center serves 208 students in grades Kindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 208 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Goosehill Primary Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
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Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Goosehill Primary Center's student population of 208 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
208 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Goosehill Primary Center is 0.30, 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
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
7%
30%
Black
1%
16%
White
83%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Goosehill Primary Center?
208 students attend Goosehill Primary Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Goosehill Primary Center students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Goosehill Primary Center?
Goosehill Primary Center has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Goosehill Primary Center offer ?
Goosehill Primary Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Goosehill Primary Center part of?
Goosehill Primary Center is part of Cold Spring Harbor Central School District.
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