Enrollment
288
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · West Babylon, NY
South Bay School
Federal NCES profile for South Bay School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 363054004103
👥 S:T ratio 63
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Bay School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of New York schools.
- #7 of 7
- public schools in West Babylon · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.3:1
- small classes for New York
- 30.7%
- free-lunch eligible
South Bay School has class sizes smaller than 79% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Bay School ranks #7 of 7 public schools in West Babylon, NY.
School address
District: West Babylon Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 363054004103 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.3:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.7%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-45% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South Bay School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at South Bay School
South Bay School is a mid-sized elementary school in West Babylon, New York, enrolling 288 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 9.3:1 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 30.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 288 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Among 561 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #465, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (51%) and Hispanic or Latino (35%) (diversity index 61/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 576 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
West Babylon Union Free School District also operates West Babylon Senior High School (1,228 students) and West Babylon Junior High School (817 students) alongside South Bay 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 South Bay School compares
South Bay 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 | 9.3:1 | ▼ 21% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.7% | ▼ 45% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 288 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.3:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
288
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
30.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
9.3:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 21% in New York - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
22.2%
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
$30,974
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 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
White 51.0%
Hispanic or Latino 35.4%
African American 8.0%
Asian 3.1%
Two or More 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 51.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.7, South Bay School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Babylon Union Free School District, which includes South Bay School.
$30,974
Per student
+17%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+87%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 59.3%
State 34.2%
Federal 6.6%
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 South Bay School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Babylon Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Babylon Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Santapogue School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John F Kennedy School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tooker Avenue School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Bay School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,228
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 817
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 356
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 348
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 282
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~288 students)
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Frequently asked questions about South Bay School
How many students attend South Bay School?
South Bay School has 288 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in West Babylon, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Bay School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Bay School is 9.3:1, which is 21% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 41% 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 South Bay School?
30.7% of students at South Bay School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Bay School?
The largest demographic group at South Bay School is White at 51.0% of enrollment, in West Babylon, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Bay School?
South Bay School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does South Bay School rank among public schools in West Babylon?
By Resource Investment Index, South Bay School ranks #7 of 7 public 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 public schools in West Babylon on the city page.
Is South Bay School a good school?
South Bay School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of 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 West Babylon Union Free School District?
Besides South Bay 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 Santapogue School (356 students). See the West Babylon Union Free School District district page for the complete list.
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