North Ridge School serves 359 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 32% 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: 359 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
North Ridge School's student population of 359 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
359 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of North Ridge School is 0.50, 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
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
12%
10%
Hispanic
16%
29%
Black
2%
16%
White
68%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend North Ridge School?
359 students attend North Ridge School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of North Ridge School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
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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