At a glance
Reported students
379
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
33.28
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York elementary enrollment
42nd percentile
Compared with 2,546 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
386
Glen Head Elementary School: 379 reported students.
State peer staffing position
46th percentile
11.4:1 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
- 366
- Teachers (FTE)
- 50.2
- Student–teacher ratio
- 7.3:1
What the reported data says about Glen Head Elementary School
Glen Head Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Glen Head. It is one of 5 current school records connected to North Shore Central School District. NCES reports 379 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,546 elementary schools in New York with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 42nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.4:1, 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 (62.3%) and Asian (19.3%). English learners represent 6.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 17.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Glen Head Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 11.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 33.28 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 0.3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 6.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 17.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 18.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- 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
- White62.3%
- Hispanic13.2%
- Black1.1%
- Asian19.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial4%
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 North Shore Central School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Glenwood Landing Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
386 reported students
Sea Cliff Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
361 reported students
North Shore Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
642 reported students
North Shore Senior High School
High · Grades 09–12
776 reported students
Public schools near Glen Head Elementary 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glenwood Landing Elementary School Elementary · North Shore Central School District | PK–05 | 386 | 0.7 mi |
| Sea Cliff Elementary School Elementary · North Shore Central School District | PK–05 | 361 | 1.3 mi |
| Harbor Hill School Elementary · Roslyn Union Free School District | KG–05 | 582 | 1.8 mi |
| Connolly School Elementary · Glen Cove City School District | 03–05 | 329 | 2 mi |
| Landing School Elementary · Glen Cove City School District | 03–05 | 355 | 2.4 mi |
| Deasy School Elementary · Glen Cove City School District | PK–02 | 367 | 2.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Glen Head Elementary School
What grades does Glen Head Elementary School serve?
Glen Head Elementary School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in North Shore Central School District.
How many students attend Glen Head Elementary School?
Glen Head Elementary School reported 379 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 42nd percentile among 2,546 New York elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 366 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Glen Head Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 11.4:1, based on 379 students and 33.28 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 Glen Head Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Glen Head Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on North Shore Central School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Glen Head Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
18.2% 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 Glen Head Elementary School in?
Glen Head Elementary School is part of North Shore Central School District, based in Sea Cliff, NY, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Glen Head Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Glenwood Landing Elementary School (0.7 mi), Sea Cliff Elementary School (1.3 mi), Harbor Hill School (1.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.