At a glance
Reported students
270
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
30.46
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
8.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–03
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York elementary enrollment
17th percentile
Compared with 2,546 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
385
Southdown School: 270 reported students.
State peer staffing position
9th percentile
8.9:1 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
- 289
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27.3
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10.6:1
What the reported data says about Southdown School
Southdown School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–03 in Huntington. It is one of 8 current school records connected to Huntington Union Free School District. NCES reports 270 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 17th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 8.9:1, below 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 Hispanic or Latino (56.7%) and White (35.6%). English learners represent 34.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Southdown School
- 1How do the reported 8.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 30.46 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 0.05 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 34.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 15.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 45.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.05
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.8
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.5
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White35.6%
- Hispanic56.7%
- Black4.4%
- Asian1.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.2%
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 Huntington Union Free School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Flower Hill School
Elementary · Grades KG–03
278 reported students
Jefferson School
Elementary · Grades KG–03
297 reported students
Washington School
Elementary · Grades KG–03
335 reported students
Woodhull Intermediate School
Middle · Grades 04–06
435 reported students
Jack Abrams STEM Magnet School
Middle · Grades 04–06
438 reported students
J Taylor Finley Middle School
Middle · Grades 07–08
579 reported students
Public schools near Southdown 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goosehill Primary Center Elementary · Cold Spring Harbor Central School District | KG–01 | 208 | 1 mi |
| Lloyd Harbor School Elementary · Cold Spring Harbor Central School District | 02–06 | 389 | 1.4 mi |
| Flower Hill School Elementary · Huntington Union Free School District | KG–03 | 278 | 2.3 mi |
| Washington Drive Primary School Elementary · Harborfields Central School District | KG–02 | 621 | 2.8 mi |
| Jefferson School Elementary · Huntington Union Free School District | KG–03 | 297 | 2.9 mi |
| West Side School Elementary · Cold Spring Harbor Central School District | 02–06 | 215 | 3.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Southdown School
What grades does Southdown School serve?
Southdown School reports grades KG–03 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Huntington Union Free School District.
How many students attend Southdown School?
Southdown School reported 270 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 17th percentile among 2,546 New York elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 289 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Southdown School?
The calculated ratio is 8.9:1, based on 270 students and 30.46 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 Southdown School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Southdown School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Huntington Union Free School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Southdown School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
45.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Southdown School in?
Southdown School is part of Huntington Union Free School District, based in Huntington Station, NY, which operates 8 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Southdown School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Goosehill Primary Center (1 mi), Lloyd Harbor School (1.4 mi), Flower Hill School (2.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.