- Enrollment
- 2,400
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Plainview, NY
Baylis Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Baylis Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 71/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 362856003836
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 89
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Baylis Elementary School earns 71/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #1 of 7
- elementary schools in Plainview · Resource Index
- 71
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.9:1
- students per teacher
- 11.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Baylis Elementary School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Baylis Elementary School ranks #1 of 7 elementary schools in Plainview, NY.
School address
District: Syosset Central School District · New York
NCES ID 362856003836 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Baylis Elementary School held near 422 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 36.0 → 40.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+17 students YoY 362856003836 · Plainview, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
416 enr · 11.9:1 · 11.1% lunch · RII 71
Nearest enrollment peer: Syosset Senior High School (2,400 students)
Baylis Elementary School held near 422 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount). Teacher FTE added 36.0 → 40.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Baylis Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Syosset Senior
Syosset Senior High School
2,400 students
- H B Thompson M 951
H B Thompson Middle School
951 students
- South Woods Mi 802
South Woods Middle School
802 students
- Robbins Lane E 460
Robbins Lane Elementary School
460 students
- Berry Hill Ele 450
Berry Hill Elementary School
450 students
- This school 416
Baylis Elementary School
416 students
What this shows Baylis Elementary School reports 416 students on the CCD universe file.
How Baylis Elementary School compares
Baylis 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 | 11.9:1 | ▲ 1% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.1% | ▼ 80% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 416 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
416
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 80% 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
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 58% in New York - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
4.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$35,347
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 55.3%
White 34.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%
Two or More 3.8%
African American 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Asian at 55.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.9, Baylis Elementary School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Syosset Central School District reports $35,347 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Baylis Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Syosset Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| H B Thompson Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Woods Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Robbins Lane Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Berry Hill Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Baylis Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 951
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 802
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 460
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 70/100
- Enrollment
- 450
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 71/100
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 (~416 students)
Frequently asked questions about Baylis Elementary School
How many students attend Baylis Elementary School?
Baylis Elementary School has 416 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Plainview, NY. CCD year-over-year: 405 (2022-23) → 422 (2023-24), nearly flat (+17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Baylis Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Baylis Elementary School is 11.9:1, which is 1% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Baylis Elementary School?
11.1% of students at Baylis Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Baylis Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Baylis Elementary School is Asian at 55.3% of enrollment, in Plainview, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Baylis Elementary School?
Baylis Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 71/100 (higher 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 Baylis Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Plainview?
By Resource Investment Index, Baylis Elementary School ranks #1 of 7 elementary schools in Plainview, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Plainview on the city page.
What other schools are in Syosset Central School District?
Besides Baylis Elementary School, Syosset Central School District also operates Syosset Senior High School (2,400 students), H B Thompson Middle School (951 students), and South Woods Middle School (802 students). See the Syosset Central School District district page for the complete list.