Serving 401 students in grades Kindergarten-5, William E Deluca Jr Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 401 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: William E DeLuca Jr Elementary School serves a central area in North Babylon, NY, covering approximately 1.1 square miles. Most families are within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 0.9 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 1.6 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
William E Deluca Jr Elementary School's student population of 401 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
401 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
William E Deluca Jr Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of William E Deluca Jr Elementary School is 0.70, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3647 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Asian
7%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Hispanic
44%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Black
25%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
White
22%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Two or more races
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 13-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33.2%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is William E Deluca Jr Elementary School's ranking?
William E Deluca Jr Elementary School is ranked #3647 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are William E Deluca Jr Elementary School often compared to?
William E Deluca Jr Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Belmont Elementary School, Marion G Vedder Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend William E Deluca Jr Elementary School?
401 students attend William E Deluca Jr Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of William E Deluca Jr Elementary School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 22% of students are White, 7% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of William E Deluca Jr Elementary School?
William E Deluca Jr Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does William E Deluca Jr Elementary School offer ?
William E Deluca Jr Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is William E Deluca Jr Elementary School part of?
William E Deluca Jr Elementary School is part of North Babylon Union Free School District.
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