Very Good
#1541 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 33% in state
Based on limited data
Countrywood Primary Center
Elementary School · SOUTH HUNTINGTON UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
499 OLD COUNTRY RD, Huntington Station, NY 11746
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on NY statewide data. Learn more
Enrollment
616
Student-Teacher
11:1
Score
7.2
Grades
Kindergarten – 2nd
Enrollment
616
Student-Teacher
11:1
Score
7.2
Grades
Kindergarten – 2nd
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#1,541 of 4,742
In Huntington Station
#3 of 7
public schools
In district
#3 of 7
SOUTH HUNTINGTON UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
School environment
8.0 / 10
Excellent
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Countrywood Primary Center
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About Countrywood Primary Center
Countrywood Primary Center is a public elementary school in Huntington Station, NY, part of SOUTH HUNTINGTON UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT. Countrywood Primary Center serves approximately 616 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-2nd, and has a 11:1 student-teacher ratio. Countrywood Primary Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,541 of 4,742 schools in NY.
Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
- This school 7.2 · Very Good
- District avg 5.9
- NY avg 5.9
What Parents Should Know
33% of students at Countrywood Primary Center were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
46.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
How Countrywood Primary Center Compares
See how Countrywood Primary Center performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
499 OLD COUNTRY RD, Huntington Station, NY 11746
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Countrywood Primary Center may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. VANDERBILT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 8.2/10, 2.1 miles away, in nearby Dix Hills), which scores slightly higher. Another option is JAMES H BOYD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 7.8/10, 2.9 miles away, in nearby Huntington), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, SIGNAL HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 7.3/10, 0.7 miles away, in nearby Dix Hills), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Huntington Station, see our Huntington Station schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.8 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 11746 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$158,309
Median Home Value
$664,900
Median Rent
$1,907/mo
Population
66,883
College Educated
50.3%
Homeownership
85%
Avg Commute
34.6 min
Poverty Rate
6.9%
Median Age
43.8
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| ACHIEVEMENT FIRST ENDEAVOR CHARTER SCHOOL Brooklyn, NY | 7.2 |
| AKRON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Akron, NY | 7.2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Countrywood Primary Center
What grades does Countrywood Primary Center serve?
Countrywood Primary Center serves students in grades Kindergarten through 2nd.
How many students attend Countrywood Primary Center?
Countrywood Primary Center has an enrollment of approximately 616 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Countrywood Primary Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Countrywood Primary Center is 11:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Countrywood Primary Center rank in NY?
Countrywood Primary Center ranks #1,541 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Countrywood Primary Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Countrywood Primary Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Countrywood Primary Center a charter school?
No, Countrywood Primary Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Countrywood Primary Center a Title I school?
No, Countrywood Primary Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Countrywood Primary Center?
46.4% of students at Countrywood Primary Center qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 616
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 56
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 46.4%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Suffolk County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.6%
- Phone
- (631) 812-3300
Resources & Links
District
SOUTH HUNTINGTON UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT- District Enrollment
- 5,843
- Schools in District
- 7
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $34,137
- District Rank
- #3 of 7
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