Enrollment
496
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
46.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.8:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
51.2%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South Country School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at South Country School
South Country School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Bay Shore, New York, enrolling 496 students.
At 10.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the New York median, within a few percentage points of the 11.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 51.2% lands close to the New York typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 496 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 816 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #392.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (46%) and White (32%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Bay Shore Union Free School District also operates Bay Shore Senior High School (1,862 students) and Bay Shore Middle School (1,258 students) alongside South Country 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 Country School compares
South Country 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$29,075
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
Counselors0.0 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bay Shore Union Free School District, which includes South Country School.
$29,075
Per student
+10%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+75%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 58.9%
State 31.9%
Federal 9.2%
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 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
- 1,862
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- 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
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 (~496 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is South Country School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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