WOOD PARK SCHOOL

www.commack.k12.ny.us

288 Students

Elementary School K - 2nd

School Overview

Wood Park School is an early childhood education center located in Commack, New York, serving as a foundational part of the Commack Union Free School District. The school focuses on the developmental needs of its youngest learners, typically providing preschool and kindergarten programs designed to foster social, emotional, and cognitive growth. By emphasizing a nurturing and supportive environment, Wood Park aims to build a strong academic base while encouraging children to develop a lifelong curiosity for learning.

As part of the broader Commack school system, Wood Park School places a high priority on community involvement and academic excellence. The school utilizes a curriculum that balances play-based discovery with structured educational activities to help students transition smoothly into their elementary school years. With a commitment to inclusivity and student-centered instruction, Wood Park creates a welcoming atmosphere that prepares young children to navigate their future educational experiences with confidence and enthusiasm.

288

Total Students

26.2

Full-Time Teachers

11.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

16.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WOOD PARK SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	191
Hispanic	46
Black	7
Asian	30
Two or More	13
American Indian	1

White
191 (66.3 %)
Hispanic
46 (16.0 %)
Asian
30 (10.4 %)
Two or More
13 (4.5 %)
Black
7 (2.4 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

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)858-3680
Website:	http://www.commack.k12.ny.us
Grade Range:	K - 2nd
Total Students:	288
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	44
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 91

Grade 1 92

Grade 2 105