- Enrollment
- 1,228
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · West Babylon, NY
Santapogue School
Federal NCES profile for Santapogue School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 363054004102
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Santapogue School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #4 of 4
- schools in West Babylon · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.8:1
- students per teacher
- 29.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Santapogue School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Santapogue School ranks #4 of 4 schools in West Babylon, NY.
School address
District: West Babylon Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 363054004102 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Santapogue School held near 356 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 33.4 → 36.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 363054004102 · West Babylon, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
356 enr · 10.8:1 · 29.6% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: West Babylon Senior High School (1,228 students)
Santapogue School held near 356 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 33.4 → 36.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Santapogue School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Babylon S
West Babylon Senior High School
1,228 students
- West Babylon J
West Babylon Junior High School
817 students
- This school 356
Santapogue School
356 students
- John F Kennedy 348
John F Kennedy School
348 students
- South Bay Scho 288
South Bay School
288 students
- Tooker Avenue 282
Tooker Avenue School
282 students
What this shows Santapogue School reports 356 students on the CCD universe file.
How Santapogue School compares
Santapogue 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 | 10.8:1 | ▼ 8% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.6% | ▼ 47% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 356 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.8:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
356
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% 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
10.8:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 42% in New York - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
18.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$33,403
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
Counselors0.5 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 46.9%
White 34.0%
African American 9.0%
Asian 5.6%
Two or More 3.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 46.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.2, Santapogue School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for West Babylon Union Free School District reports $33,403 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Santapogue School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Babylon Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Babylon Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John F Kennedy School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Bay School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tooker Avenue School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Santapogue School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 817
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 348
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 288
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 282
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Nationwide other 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 (~356 students)
Frequently asked questions about Santapogue School
How many students attend Santapogue School?
Santapogue School has 356 students enrolled. It is a public school in West Babylon, NY. CCD year-over-year: 348 (2022-23) → 356 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Santapogue School?
The student-teacher ratio at Santapogue School is 10.8:1, which is 8% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 31% 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 Santapogue School?
29.6% of students at Santapogue School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Santapogue School?
The largest demographic group at Santapogue School is Hispanic or Latino at 46.9% of enrollment, in West Babylon, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Santapogue School?
Santapogue School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Santapogue School rank among schools in West Babylon?
By Resource Investment Index, Santapogue School ranks #4 of 4 schools in West Babylon, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in West Babylon on the city page.
What other schools are in West Babylon Union Free School District?
Besides Santapogue School, West Babylon Union Free School District also operates West Babylon Senior High School (1,228 students), West Babylon Junior High School (817 students), and John F Kennedy School (348 students). See the West Babylon Union Free School District district page for the complete list.