Enrollment
337
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
12.7%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-77% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Babylon Elementary School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Babylon Elementary School
Babylon Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Babylon, New York, enrolling 337 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 12.7% free-meal eligibility runs 77% below the New York average.
Enrollment of 337 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Among 339 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #248, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and Hispanic or Latino (13%) (diversity index 36/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 337 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
17.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Babylon Union Free School District spends $33,825 per pupil, 28% above the New York average, a better-resourced district than most.
Babylon Union Free School District also operates Babylon Junior-Senior High School (662 students) and Babylon Memorial Grade School (490 students) alongside Babylon Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Babylon Elementary School compares
Babylon Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$33,825
per pupil, district-wide
- above New York avg of $26,410
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Babylon Union Free School District, which includes Babylon Elementary School.
$33,825
Per student
+28%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+104%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 72.5%
State 21.5%
Federal 6.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 8.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 490
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~337 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Babylon on the city page.
Is Babylon Elementary School a good school?
Babylon Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of New York schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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