BAYLIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

416 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Baylis Elementary School is a public school located in Plainview, New York, and operates as part of the highly regarded Syosset Central School District. Serving students in the primary grades, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence, character development, and creating a supportive learning environment. The curriculum is designed to challenge students while providing the foundational skills necessary for future success, often complemented by a robust offering of enrichment programs, arts, and extracurricular activities that foster a well-rounded educational experience.

Beyond its academic reputation, Baylis Elementary is noted for its strong sense of community and active parent involvement. The school benefits from the resources and high educational standards of the Syosset district, which is consistently ranked among the top-performing districts in New York State. By emphasizing individualized attention and a collaborative partnership between families and faculty, Baylis strives to nurture the social-emotional growth of its students, preparing them to be responsible citizens and life-long learners.

416

Total Students

39.5

Full-Time Teachers

10.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

17.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BAYLIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	145
Hispanic	20
Black	3
Asian	230
Two or More	16
American Indian	2

Asian
230 (55.3%)
White
145 (34.9%)
Hispanic
20 (4.8%)
Two or More
16 (3.8%)
Black
3 (0.7%)
American Indian
2 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	SYOSSET CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(516)364-5798
Website:	http://syossetschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	416
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	67
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 43

Grade 1 58

Grade 2 72

Grade 3 75

Grade 4 84

Grade 5 80

Ungraded 4