- Enrollment
- 1,228
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
South Bay School shrank from 300 students in 2022-23 to 284 in 2023-24 (-5.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 31.6 → 30.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-16 students YoY 363054004103 · West Babylon, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
288 enr · 9.3:1 · 30.7% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: West Babylon Senior High School (1,228 students)
South Bay School shrank from 300 students in 2022-23 to 284 in 2023-24 (-5.3%). Teacher FTE lost 31.6 → 30.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
South Bay 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
- Santapogue Sch 356
Santapogue School
356 students
- John F Kennedy 348
John F Kennedy School
348 students
- This school 288
South Bay School
288 students
- Tooker Avenue 282
Tooker Avenue School
282 students
What this shows South Bay School reports 288 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Bay School compares
South Bay School is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
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 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
- 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
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 (~288 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.3:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 300 (2022-23) → 284 (2023-24), down 16.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.