North Ridge School

North Ridge School serves 339 students in grades Kindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% 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: 339 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

School Overview

North Ridge School's student population of 339 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
339 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of North Ridge School is 0.48, 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.
This School
State Level (NY)
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
10%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in North Ridge School and the percentage of Asian public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
16%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in North Ridge School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
16%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in North Ridge School and the percentage of Black public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
70%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in North Ridge School and the percentage of White public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in North Ridge School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in North Ridge School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New York.
0.48
This chart displays the diversity score of North Ridge School and the public school average diversity score of New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in North Ridge School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Ridge School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend North Ridge School?
339 students attend North Ridge School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of North Ridge School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Ridge School?
North Ridge School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does North Ridge School offer ?
North Ridge School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is North Ridge School part of?
North Ridge School is part of Commack Union Free School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 339 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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