Enrollment
409
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · North Babylon, NY
Marion G Vedder Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Marion G Vedder Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 362091004741
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marion G Vedder Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #1 of 7
- public schools in North Babylon · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- large classes for New York
- 31.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Marion G Vedder Elementary School has class sizes larger than 73% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marion G Vedder Elementary School ranks #1 of 7 public schools in North Babylon, NY.
School address
District: North Babylon Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 362091004741 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.8%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-43% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Marion G Vedder Elementary School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Marion G Vedder Elementary School
Marion G Vedder Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in North Babylon, New York, enrolling 409 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.2:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 31.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 409 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 866 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #265.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (35%) and White (30%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 74/100).
15.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
North Babylon Union Free School District also operates North Babylon High School (1,607 students) and Robert Moses Middle School (1,022 students) alongside Marion G Vedder 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 Marion G Vedder Elementary School compares
Marion G Vedder 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 | 13.2:1 | ▲ 12% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.8% | ▼ 43% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 409 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
409
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
31.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 73% in New York - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 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 34.5%
White 30.3%
African American 18.1%
Asian 10.0%
Two or More 5.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 34.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.3, Marion G Vedder 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 Marion G Vedder 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 Marion G Vedder Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Babylon High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Robert Moses Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Parliament Place School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| William E Deluca Jr Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Belmont Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marion G Vedder 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
- 401
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 375
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar other 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 (~409 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Marion G Vedder Elementary School
How many students attend Marion G Vedder Elementary School?
Marion G Vedder Elementary School has 409 students enrolled. It is a public school in North Babylon, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marion G Vedder Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Marion G Vedder Elementary School is 13.2:1, which is 12% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Marion G Vedder Elementary School?
31.8% of students at Marion G Vedder Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marion G Vedder Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Marion G Vedder Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 34.5% of enrollment, in North Babylon, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marion G Vedder Elementary School?
Marion G Vedder Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Marion G Vedder Elementary School rank among public schools in North Babylon?
By Resource Investment Index, Marion G Vedder Elementary School ranks #1 of 7 public 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 public schools in North Babylon on the city page.
Is Marion G Vedder Elementary School a good school?
Marion G Vedder Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% 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 Marion G Vedder 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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