At a glance
Reported students
457
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
44.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York elementary enrollment
59th percentile
Compared with 2,546 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
460
Ulysses Byas Elementary School: 457 reported students.
State peer staffing position
26th percentile
10.3:1 reported; state peer median 11.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 417
- Teachers (FTE)
- 49
- Student–teacher ratio
- 8.5:1
What the reported data says about Ulysses Byas Elementary School
Ulysses Byas Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–06 in Roosevelt. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Roosevelt Union Free School District. NCES reports 457 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,546 elementary schools in New York with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 59th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.3:1, below the New York median of 11.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (61.9%) and Black (30.2%). English learners represent 36.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Ulysses Byas Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 10.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 44.5 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 36.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 53%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White2.8%
- Hispanic61.9%
- Black30.2%
- Asian3.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial0.9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Roosevelt Union Free School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Centennial Avenue Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
460 reported students
Washington Rose School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
667 reported students
Roosevelt Middle School
Middle · Grades 07–08
441 reported students
Roosevelt High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,127 reported students
Public schools near Ulysses Byas Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roosevelt Children's Academy Charter School Elementary · Charter · Roosevelt Children's Academy Charter School | KG–08 | 676 | 0.2 mi |
| Washington Rose School Elementary · Roosevelt Union Free School District | PK–06 | 667 | 0.5 mi |
| Centennial Avenue Elementary School Elementary · Roosevelt Union Free School District | PK–06 | 460 | 0.7 mi |
| Columbus Avenue School Elementary · Freeport Union Free School District | PK–01 | 175 | 0.8 mi |
| Old Mill Road School Elementary · North Merrick Union Free School District | KG–06 | 461 | 1.1 mi |
| Camp Avenue School Elementary · North Merrick Union Free School District | KG–06 | 491 | 1.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Ulysses Byas Elementary School
What grades does Ulysses Byas Elementary School serve?
Ulysses Byas Elementary School reports grades PK–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Roosevelt Union Free School District.
How many students attend Ulysses Byas Elementary School?
Ulysses Byas Elementary School reported 457 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 59th percentile among 2,546 New York elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 417 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Ulysses Byas Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 10.3:1, based on 457 students and 44.5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New York median for the same school level is 11.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Ulysses Byas Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Ulysses Byas Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Roosevelt Union Free School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Ulysses Byas Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
53% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Ulysses Byas Elementary School in?
Ulysses Byas Elementary School is part of Roosevelt Union Free School District, based in Roosevelt, NY, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Ulysses Byas Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Roosevelt Children's Academy Charter School (0.2 mi), Washington Rose School (0.5 mi), Centennial Avenue Elementary School (0.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.