Serving 409 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Marion G Vedder 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 35-39% (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 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 409 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥80% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Marion G Vedder Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Marion G Vedder Elementary School's student population of 409 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 60% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
409 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Year Founded
1932
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
School Rankings
Marion G Vedder 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 Marion G Vedder Elementary School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3467 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
9%
10%
Hispanic
38%
30%
Black
17%
16%
White
30%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Marion G Vedder Elementary School's ranking?
Marion G Vedder Elementary School is ranked #3467 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Marion G Vedder Elementary School often compared to?
Marion G Vedder Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Belmont Elementary School, William E Deluca Jr Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% 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 Marion G Vedder Elementary School?
409 students attend Marion G Vedder Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Marion G Vedder Elementary School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 17% of students are Black, 9% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Marion G Vedder Elementary School?
Marion G Vedder Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Marion G Vedder Elementary School offer ?
Marion G Vedder Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Marion G Vedder Elementary School part of?
Marion G Vedder Elementary School is part of North Babylon Union Free School District.
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