At a glance
Reported students
335
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
28.2
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–02
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York elementary enrollment
31st percentile
Compared with 2,546 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
442.5
North Ridge School: 335 reported students.
State peer staffing position
55th percentile
11.9:1 reported; state peer median 11.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 362
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28.89
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.5:1
What the reported data says about North Ridge School
North Ridge School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–02 in Commack. It is one of 8 current school records connected to Commack Union Free School District. NCES reports 335 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,546 elementary schools in New York with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 31st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.9:1, close to the New York median of 11.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (66.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (17.3%). English learners represent 0.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking North Ridge School
- 1How do the reported 11.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 28.2 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 16.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 9.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1.13
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1.57
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White66.9%
- Hispanic17.3%
- Black2.1%
- Asian11%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.7%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Commack Union Free School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Wood Park School
Elementary · Grades KG–02
280 reported students
Indian Hollow School
Elementary · Grades KG–02
254 reported students
Rolling Hills School
Elementary · Grades KG–02
246 reported students
Sawmill Intermediate School
Elementary · Grades 02–05
550 reported students
Burr Intermediate School
Elementary · Grades 03–05
669 reported students
Commack Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,337 reported students
Public schools near North Ridge School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fifth Avenue Elementary School Elementary · Northport-East Northport Union Free School District | KG–04 | 377 | 1.2 mi |
| Burr Intermediate School Elementary · Commack Union Free School District | 03–05 | 669 | 1.4 mi |
| Indian Hollow School Elementary · Commack Union Free School District | KG–02 | 254 | 1.5 mi |
| Harley Avenue Elementary School Elementary · Elwood Union Free School District | KG–02 | 410 | 1.9 mi |
| Rj O Intermediate School Elementary · Kings Park Central School District | 03–05 | 439 | 2.5 mi |
| Sawmill Intermediate School Elementary · Commack Union Free School District | 02–05 | 550 | 2.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about North Ridge School
What grades does North Ridge School serve?
North Ridge School reports grades KG–02 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Commack Union Free School District.
How many students attend North Ridge School?
North Ridge School reported 335 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 31st percentile among 2,546 New York elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 362 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at North Ridge School?
The calculated ratio is 11.9:1, based on 335 students and 28.2 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New York median for the same school level is 11.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is North Ridge School a public, charter, or magnet school?
North Ridge School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Commack Union Free School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of North Ridge School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
9.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is North Ridge School in?
North Ridge School is part of Commack Union Free School District, based in East Northport, NY, which operates 8 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near North Ridge School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Fifth Avenue Elementary School (1.2 mi), Burr Intermediate School (1.4 mi), Indian Hollow School (1.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.