Wood Park School serves 288 students in grades Kindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% 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: 288 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wood Park School's student population of 288 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
288 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Wood Park School is 0.53, 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
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
10%
10%
Hispanic
16%
29%
Black
3%
16%
White
66%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
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 Wood Park School?
288 students attend Wood Park School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Wood Park School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wood Park School?
Wood Park School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to 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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