- Enrollment
- 1,862
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bay Shore, NY
South Country School
Federal NCES profile for South Country School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360408000171
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Country School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #1 of 8
- elementary schools in Bay Shore · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.8:1
- students per teacher
- 51.2%
- free-lunch eligible
South Country School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Country School ranks #1 of 8 elementary schools in Bay Shore, NY.
School address
District: Bay Shore Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 360408000171 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
South Country School held near 489 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 47.0 → 52.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+20 students YoY 360408000171 · Bay Shore, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
496 enr · 10.8:1 · 51.2% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Bay Shore Senior High School (1,862 students)
South Country School held near 489 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount). Teacher FTE added 47.0 → 52.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
South Country School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bay Shore Seni
Bay Shore Senior High School
1,862 students
- Bay Shore Midd
Bay Shore Middle School
1,258 students
- Gardiner Manor 739
Gardiner Manor School
739 students
- This school 496
South Country School
496 students
- Mary G Clarkso 469
Mary G Clarkson School
469 students
- Fifth Avenue S 342
Fifth Avenue School
342 students
What this shows South Country School reports 496 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Country School compares
South Country 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 | 51.2% | ▼ 9% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 496 | top 38% | - | - |
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.
496
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
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
30.4%
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
$31,061
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 46.0%
White 31.7%
African American 14.9%
Asian 4.8%
Two or More 2.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 46.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.3, South Country School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Bay Shore Union Free School District reports $31,061 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Country School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bay Shore Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bay Shore Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gardiner Manor School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mary G Clarkson School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fifth Avenue School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Country School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,258
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 739
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 469
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 342
- Students per teacher
- 8.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~496 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Country School
How many students attend South Country School?
South Country School has 496 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bay Shore, NY. CCD year-over-year: 469 (2022-23) → 489 (2023-24), nearly flat (+20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Country School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Country 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 South Country School?
51.2% of students at South Country School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Country School?
The largest demographic group at South Country School is Hispanic or Latino at 46.0% of enrollment, in Bay Shore, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Country School?
South Country School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does South Country School rank among elementary schools in Bay Shore?
By Resource Investment Index, South Country School ranks #1 of 8 elementary schools in Bay Shore, 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 Bay Shore on the city page.
What other schools are in Bay Shore Union Free School District?
Besides South Country School, Bay Shore Union Free School District also operates Bay Shore Senior High School (1,862 students), Bay Shore Middle School (1,258 students), and Gardiner Manor School (739 students). See the Bay Shore Union Free School District district page for the complete list.