Babylon Elementary School serves 386 students in grades Kindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 386 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Babylon Elementary School's student population of 386 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
386 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Babylon Elementary School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
17%
29%
Black
2%
16%
White
74%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Babylon Elementary School?
386 students attend Babylon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Babylon Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Babylon Elementary School?
Babylon Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Babylon Elementary School offer ?
Babylon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Babylon Elementary School part of?
Babylon Elementary School is part of Babylon Union Free School District.
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