Wood Park School serves 282 students in grades Kindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% 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: 282 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wood Park School's student population of 282 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
282 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Wood Park School is 0.52, 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
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
11%
10%
Hispanic
16%
30%
Black
2%
16%
White
67%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
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 Wood Park School?
282 students attend Wood Park School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Wood Park School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wood Park School?
Wood Park School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Wood Park School offer ?
Wood Park School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Wood Park School part of?
Wood Park School is part of Commack Union Free School District.
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