- Enrollment
- 2,487
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Patchogue, NY
Bay Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Bay Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 362247003160
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bay Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of New York schools.
- #8 of 8
- public schools in Patchogue · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- large classes for New York
- 36.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Bay Elementary School has class sizes larger than 79% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bay Elementary School ranks #8 of 8 public schools in Patchogue, NY.
School address
District: Patchogue-Medford Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 362247003160 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Bay Elementary School held near 419 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.6 → 33.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 362247003160 · Patchogue, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
430 enr · 13.9:1 · 36.5% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Patchogue-Medford High School (2,487 students)
Bay Elementary School held near 419 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.6 → 33.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Bay Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Patchogue-Medf
Patchogue-Medford High School
2,487 students
- Eagle Elementa 680
Eagle Elementary School
680 students
- Canaan Element 596
Canaan Elementary School
596 students
- Saxton Middle 579
Saxton Middle School
579 students
- Oregon Middle 545
Oregon Middle School
545 students
- This school 430
Bay Elementary School
430 students
What this shows Bay Elementary School reports 430 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bay Elementary School compares
Bay Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 13.9:1 | ▲ 18% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.5% | ▼ 35% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 430 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
430
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 79% in New York - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$26,305
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
Hispanic or Latino 55.1%
White 37.7%
Two or More 3.3%
African American 2.1%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 55.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.3, Bay Elementary School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Patchogue-Medford Union Free School District reports $26,305 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bay Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patchogue-Medford High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eagle Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Canaan Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Saxton Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oregon Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bay Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 680
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 596
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 579
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 545
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~430 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bay Elementary School
How many students attend Bay Elementary School?
Bay Elementary School has 430 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Patchogue, NY. CCD year-over-year: 408 (2022-23) → 419 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bay Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bay Elementary School is 13.9:1, which is 18% 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 Bay Elementary School?
36.5% of students at Bay Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bay Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Bay Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 55.1% of enrollment, in Patchogue, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bay Elementary School?
Bay Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bay Elementary School rank among public schools in Patchogue?
By Resource Investment Index, Bay Elementary School ranks #8 of 8 public schools in Patchogue, 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 Patchogue on the city page.
What other schools are in Patchogue-Medford Union Free School District?
Besides Bay Elementary School, Patchogue-Medford Union Free School District also operates Patchogue-Medford High School (2,487 students), Eagle Elementary School (680 students), and Canaan Elementary School (596 students). See the Patchogue-Medford Union Free School District district page for the complete list.