Enrollment
375
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · North Babylon, NY
Belmont Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Belmont Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 362091004736
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Belmont Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in North Babylon · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.6:1
- small classes for New York
- 41.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Belmont Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 76% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Belmont Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in North Babylon, NY.
School address
District: North Babylon Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 362091004736 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.6:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.9%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Belmont Elementary School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Belmont Elementary School
Belmont Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in North Babylon, New York, enrolling 375 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 9.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 41.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 375 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 902 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #324.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (44%) and White (25%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 70/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
North Babylon Union Free School District also operates North Babylon High School (1,607 students) and Robert Moses Middle School (1,022 students) alongside Belmont 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 Belmont Elementary School compares
Belmont 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 | 9.6:1 | ▼ 19% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.9% | ▼ 25% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 375 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.6:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
375
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
41.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% below the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.6:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 24% in New York - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.6%
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
$25,452
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
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.
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
Hispanic or Latino 44.0%
White 25.3%
African American 18.7%
Two or More 5.9%
Asian 5.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 44.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.1, Belmont Elementary School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Babylon Union Free School District, which includes Belmont Elementary School.
$25,452
Per student
-4%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+53%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 48.7%
State 45.0%
Federal 6.3%
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 Belmont Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Babylon High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robert Moses Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parliament Place School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marion G Vedder Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| William E Deluca Jr Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Belmont Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,607
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,022
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 434
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 409
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 401
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~375 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Belmont Elementary School
How many students attend Belmont Elementary School?
Belmont Elementary School has 375 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in North Babylon, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Belmont Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Belmont Elementary School is 9.6:1, which is 19% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 39% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Belmont Elementary School?
41.9% of students at Belmont Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Belmont Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Belmont Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 44.0% of enrollment, in North Babylon, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Belmont Elementary School?
Belmont Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Belmont Elementary School rank among elementary schools in North Babylon?
By Resource Investment Index, Belmont Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in North Babylon, 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 North Babylon on the city page.
Is Belmont Elementary School a good school?
Belmont Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 North Babylon Union Free School District?
Besides Belmont Elementary School, North Babylon Union Free School District also operates North Babylon High School (1,607 students), Robert Moses Middle School (1,022 students), and Parliament Place School (434 students). See the North Babylon Union Free School District district page for the complete list.
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