NORTH RIDGE SCHOOL

www.commack.k12.ny.us

359 Students

Elementary School K - 2nd

School Overview

North Ridge School is an elementary school located in Commack, New York, serving students in grades 3 through 5 as part of the Commack Union Free School District. The school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and for fostering a supportive, student-centered environment. By focusing on the foundational years of upper elementary education, North Ridge emphasizes the development of critical thinking, literacy, and social-emotional skills, preparing students for their eventual transition to middle school.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, the school offers a variety of enrichment programs, extracurricular activities, and community-focused initiatives that encourage student engagement and personal growth. The school benefits from the resources and reputation of the larger Commack school district, which is consistently recognized for its high standards, dedicated faculty, and strong parental involvement. Families interested in specific school policies, calendar updates, or administrative contact information can find comprehensive resources on the official district website at [www.commack.k12.ny.us](http://www.commack.k12.ny.us).

359

Total Students

30.4

Full-Time Teachers

11.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

8.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for NORTH RIDGE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	245
Hispanic	57
Black	5
Asian	44
Two or More	8

White
245 (68.2 %)
Hispanic
57 (15.9 %)
Asian
44 (12.3 %)
Two or More
8 (2.2 %)
Black
5 (1.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	COMMACK UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(631)912-2190
Website:	http://www.commack.k12.ny.us
Grade Range:	K - 2nd
Total Students:	359
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	28
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 110

Grade 1 125

Grade 2 124