William E Deluca Jr Elementary School

223 Phelps Ln
North Babylon, NY 11703
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 445 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 25-29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). 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 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 445 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 76%
  • : Bottom 50% in NY
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60-69% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

William E Deluca Jr Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

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School Overview

William E Deluca Jr Elementary School's student population of 445 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 46% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
445 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers

School Rankings

William E Deluca Jr Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 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 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NY)
#3562 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
25-29%
46%
25-29%
49%
60-69%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
7%
10%
Hispanic
43%
30%
Black
24%
16%
White
24%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.70
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is William E Deluca Jr Elementary School's ranking?
William E Deluca Jr Elementary School is ranked #3562 out of 4,377 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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% 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?
445 students attend William E Deluca Jr Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of William E Deluca Jr Elementary School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Black, 24% of students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% 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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 445 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 76%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60-69% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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