- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 8.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Babylon, NY
Babylon Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Babylon Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360372000120
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Babylon Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of New York schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Babylon · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- large classes for New York
- 12.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Babylon Elementary School has class sizes larger than 80% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Babylon Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Babylon, NY.
School address
District: Babylon Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 360372000120 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Babylon Elementary School shrank from 386 students in 2022-23 to 365 in 2023-24 (-5.4%).
Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 32.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-21 students YoY 360372000120 · Babylon, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
337 enr · 14:1 · 12.7% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Babylon Junior-Senior High School (662 students)
Babylon Elementary School shrank from 386 students in 2022-23 to 365 in 2023-24 (-5.4%). Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 32.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Babylon Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Babylon Junior
Babylon Junior-Senior High School
662 students
- Babylon Memori
Babylon Memorial Grade School
490 students
- This school
Babylon Elementary School
337 students
What this shows Babylon Elementary School reports 337 students on the CCD universe file.
How Babylon Elementary School compares
Babylon Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14:1 | ▲ 19% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.7% | ▼ 77% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 337 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
337
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 77% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 80% in New York - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$34,947
per pupil, district-wide
- above New York avg of $28,120
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 337 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 78.9%
Hispanic or Latino 13.1%
Two or More 3.3%
African American 2.7%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 78.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.8, Babylon Elementary School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Babylon Union Free School District reports $34,947 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Babylon Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Babylon Junior-Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Babylon Memorial Grade School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Babylon Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 490
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~337 students)
Frequently asked questions about Babylon Elementary School
How many students attend Babylon Elementary School?
Babylon Elementary School has 337 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Babylon, NY. CCD year-over-year: 386 (2022-23) → 365 (2023-24), down 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Babylon Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Babylon Elementary School is 14:1, which is 19% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Babylon Elementary School?
12.7% of students at Babylon Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Babylon Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Babylon Elementary School is White at 78.9% of enrollment, in Babylon, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Babylon Elementary School?
Babylon Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Babylon Elementary School rank among public schools in Babylon?
By Resource Investment Index, Babylon Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Babylon, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Babylon Union Free School District?
Besides Babylon Elementary School, Babylon Union Free School District also operates Babylon Junior-Senior High School (662 students) and Babylon Memorial Grade School (490 students). See the Babylon Union Free School District district page for the complete list.