Hampton Bays Union Free School District

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Hampton Bays, New York - 3 schools

An equity score of 43/100 ranks Hampton Bays Union Free School District #519 of 941 districts in New York (state average 45). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $25,508 per pupil, Hampton Bays Union Free School District ranks #461 of 999 New York districts by per-pupil spending (New York districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

2,065
Total Enrollment
3
Schools
$25,508
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Hampton Bays Union Free School District operates 3 public schools serving 2,065 students, placing it among the smallest districts in New York. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 elementary, 1 high schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Suffolk County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $25,508 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the upper half of 999 New York districts by per-pupil spending. See how New York compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 76.1% local, 16.7% state, and 7.2% federal, a local-revenue-heavy mix that leaves the district more exposed to property-tax swings and local ballot measures than state-funded peers. The district's equity score is 43/100, ranked #519 of 941 in New York against a state average of 45, in line with the typical spread seen across the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 3 schools offering Advanced Placement (17 AP courses district-wide), a 273.1:1 student-counselor ratio, somewhat above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 23.2% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 68.3% Hispanic or Latino, 29.7% White, 0.8% Asian across the district's schools. Its most demographically mixed campus is Hampton Bays High School, with a diversity index of 45.8/100.

Its largest campus is Hampton Bays High School, enrolling 784 students (39% of the district's total enrollment).

Hampton Bays High School accounts for 38.0% of all Hampton Bays Union Free School District student enrollment

That dominant concentration means Hampton Bays Union Free School District-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. 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

Hampton Bays Union Free School District has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 51.3% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch

free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Areas above 75% eligibility receive concentration grants on top of the basic Title I formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.

Source: ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system

Hampton Bays Union Free School District student-counselor ratio is 273:1 — 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 Hampton Bays Union Free School District is typically wider than the Hampton Bays Union Free School District-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Hampton Bays Union Free School District chronic absenteeism rate is 23.2% — 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 Hampton Bays Union Free School District is typically wider than the Hampton Bays 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?

7.2%
Federal
16.7%
State
76.1%
Local

Funding Equity

43
Equity Score
519 / 941
State Rank
45
State Average

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

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 3 schools in Hampton Bays Union Free School District.

White 29.7%
Hispanic or Latino 68.3%
Asian 0.8%
Multiracial 0.7%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Student-body diversity

Average diversity index 44.5/100

Average Simpson diversity index across Hampton Bays Union Free School District's schools, about the same as the New York average of 45.5.

Most mixed schools

  1. 1 Hampton Bays High School 45.8
  2. 2 Hampton Bays Middle School 44.6
  3. 3 Hampton Bays Elementary School 43.0

Programs & Resources

1 / 3
Schools with AP
17 AP courses total
273.1:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
23.2%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Hampton Bays Union Free School District

School Enrollment
Hampton Bays High School
784
Hampton Bays Elementary School
654
Hampton Bays Middle School
570

How Hampton Bays Union Free School District Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The New York districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Wayne Central School District Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Mount Sinai Union Free School District Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Mexico Central School District Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Iroquois Central School District Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
North Bellmore Union Free School District Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Hampton Bays Union Free School District's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Hampton Bays Union Free School District?

Hampton Bays Union Free School District has 3 schools, including 1 high, 2 elementary. Total enrollment is 2,065 students.

How much does Hampton Bays Union Free School District spend per student?

Hampton Bays Union Free School District spends $25,508 per student. The district has an equity score of 43/100, ranking #519 in New York.

What is the demographic composition of Hampton Bays Union Free School District?

Hampton Bays Union Free School District students are 68.3% Hispanic or Latino, 29.7% White, 0.8% Asian, 0.4% African American, averaged across 3 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Hampton Bays Union Free School District?

Hampton Bays Union Free School District has an equity score of 43/100, ranking #519 out of 941 districts in New York.