SADDLE ROCK SCHOOL

www.greatneck.k12.ny.us

542 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Saddle Rock School is a highly regarded public elementary school located in the affluent community of Great Neck, New York. As part of the Great Neck Public Schools district, it is well-known for its commitment to academic excellence, a robust and diverse curriculum, and a supportive learning environment. The school serves students in grades K through 5, focusing on fostering both intellectual growth and social-emotional development.

The school is characterized by its strong emphasis on community involvement, small class sizes, and a dedicated faculty that utilizes innovative teaching methods. In addition to core academics, Saddle Rock provides a wide range of enrichment programs, including music, art, and technology, designed to cater to the varied interests and talents of its student body. Because of its location in the Great Neck district, the school benefits from extensive resources and high parental engagement, consistently maintaining a reputation for preparing students for future success in a rigorous middle and high school environment.

542

Total Students

47.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

20.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SADDLE ROCK SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	233
Hispanic	44
Black	5
Asian	239
Two or More	20
American Indian	1

Asian
239 (44.1 %)
White
233 (43.0 %)
Hispanic
44 (8.1 %)
Two or More
20 (3.7 %)
Black
5 (0.9 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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:	GREAT NECK UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(516)441-4400
Website:	http://www.greatneck.k12.ny.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	542
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	47.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	100
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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 72

Grade 1 93

Grade 2 95

Grade 3 83

Grade 4 115

Grade 5 79

Ungraded 5