INDIAN HOLLOW SCHOOL

www.commack.k12.ny.us

254 Students

Elementary School K - 2nd

School Overview

Indian Hollow Primary School is a well-regarded public elementary school located in Commack, New York, serving students in grades K–2 as part of the Commack Union Free School District. The school is known for fostering a supportive and nurturing environment specifically designed to meet the unique developmental needs of early childhood learners. By focusing on foundational academic skills, social-emotional growth, and a love for learning, the school aims to create a strong transition for children as they begin their formal educational journey.

Beyond its core curriculum, Indian Hollow emphasizes a community-centered approach, frequently involving families in school activities and prioritizing a collaborative partnership between home and classroom. The school benefits from the resources and reputation of the Commack district, which is consistently recognized for its high academic standards and extensive extracurricular support. With a focus on inclusive practices and character development, Indian Hollow provides a stable, engaging, and well-rounded environment that prepares its youngest students for future success in the upper elementary levels.

254

Total Students

16.3

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

11.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for INDIAN HOLLOW SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	192
Hispanic	33
Black	2
Asian	19
Two or More	8

White
192 (75.6%)
Hispanic
33 (13.0%)
Asian
19 (7.5%)
Two or More
8 (3.1%)
Black
2 (0.8%)

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)858-3590
Website:	http://www.commack.k12.ny.us
Grade Range:	K - 2nd
Total Students:	254
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	30
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 86

Grade 1 89

Grade 2 79