BABYLON UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT

BABYLON, New York — 3 schools

1,558
Total Enrollment
3
Schools
$36,071
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

BABYLON UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT operates 3 public schools serving 1,558 students, placing it among the smaller districts in New York. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 elementary, 1 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 1,489 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Suffolk County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $36,071 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 72.5% local, 21.5% state, and 6.0% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $227,543 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 46/100, ranked #466 of 941 in New York against a state average of 45 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 3 schools offering Advanced Placement (19 AP courses district-wide), a 330.8:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 19.7% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 75.9% White, 16.2% Hispanic or Latino, 2.8% African American across the district's schools.

Babylon Junior-Senior High School accounts for 44.5% of all BABYLON UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means BABYLON UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

BABYLON UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT student-counselor ratio is 331:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within BABYLON UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT is typically wider than the BABYLON UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

BABYLON UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT chronic absenteeism rate is 19.7% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within BABYLON UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT is typically wider than the BABYLON UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

6.0%
Federal
21.5%
State
72.5%
Local

Funding Equity

46
Equity Score
466 / 941
State Rank
45
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Suffolk County county, where this district is located.

$1,992
Studio/mo
$2,379
1 BR/mo
$2,747
2 BR/mo
$3,563
3 BR/mo
$3,768
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$227,543
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 3 schools in BABYLON UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT.

White 75.9%
Hispanic or Latino 16.2%
African American 2.8%
Asian 2.1%
Multiracial 2.9%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 3
Schools with AP
19 AP courses total
330.8:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
19.7%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in BABYLON UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT

School Enrollment
Babylon Junior-Senior High School
662
Babylon Memorial Grade School
490
Babylon Elementary School
337

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in BABYLON UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT?

BABYLON UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT has 3 schools, including 1 other, 2 elementary. Total enrollment is 1,558 students.

How much does BABYLON UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT spend per student?

BABYLON UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT spends $36,071 per student. The district has an equity score of 46/100, ranking #466 in New York.

What is the average teacher salary in BABYLON UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT?

The average teacher salary in BABYLON UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT is $227,543 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near BABYLON UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Suffolk County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of BABYLON UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT?

BABYLON UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT students are 75.9% White, 16.2% Hispanic or Latino, 2.8% African American, 2.1% Asian, averaged across 3 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for BABYLON UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT?

BABYLON UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT has an equity score of 46/100, ranking #466 out of 941 districts in New York. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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