Indian Hollow School serves 236 students in grades Kindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% 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: 236 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
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Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Indian Hollow School's student population of 236 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
236 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Indian Hollow School is 0.39, 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
15:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
7%
10%
Hispanic
13%
29%
Black
1%
16%
White
77%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
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 Indian Hollow School?
236 students attend Indian Hollow School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Indian Hollow School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Indian Hollow School?
Indian Hollow School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Indian Hollow School offer ?
Indian Hollow School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Indian Hollow School part of?
Indian Hollow School is part of Commack Union Free School District.
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