BABCOCK NEIGHBORHOOD SCHOOL
Charter School
789 Students
Other K - 11th
School Overview
Babcock Neighborhood School (BNS) is a tuition-free, public charter school located within the sustainable, master-planned community of Babcock Ranch, Florida. Serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade, the school is built upon a philosophy of project-based learning and environmental stewardship. By leveraging the unique infrastructure of Babcock Ranch—which is designed to be the first solar-powered town in the United States—BNS integrates the community’s natural landscape and sustainability initiatives directly into its academic curriculum.
The school emphasizes a collaborative approach to education, encouraging students to engage in hands-on, real-world problem solving that extends beyond the traditional classroom setting. With a focus on critical thinking and interdisciplinary studies, BNS aims to prepare students for future success by fostering leadership, community connection, and a deep understanding of technology and nature. As an integral part of the Babcock Ranch development, the school serves as a hub for local families, prioritizing an innovative, inquiry-based learning environment that evolves alongside the growing town.
The school emphasizes a collaborative approach to education, encouraging students to engage in hands-on, real-world problem solving that extends beyond the traditional classroom setting. With a focus on critical thinking and interdisciplinary studies, BNS aims to prepare students for future success by fostering leadership, community connection, and a deep understanding of technology and nature. As an integral part of the Babcock Ranch development, the school serves as a hub for local families, prioritizing an innovative, inquiry-based learning environment that evolves alongside the growing town.
789
Total Students
51.0
Full-Time Teachers
15.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
0.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 610 |
| Hispanic | 119 |
| Black | 17 |
| Asian | 5 |
| Two or More | 35 |
| American Indian | 2 |
| Pacific Islander | 1 |
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White610 (77.3 %)
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Hispanic119 (15.1 %)
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Two or More35 (4.4 %)
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Black17 (2.2 %)
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Asian5 (0.6 %)
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American Indian2 (0.3 %)
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Pacific Islander1 (0.1 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Other |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Charter School |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | CHARLOTTE |
| Phone: | (239)567-3043 |
| Website: | http://www.babcockneighborhoodschool.org |
| Grade Range: | K - 11th |
| Total Students: | 789 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 51.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 15.5 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 3 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 2 |
Grades Taught
Kindergarten
83
Grade 1
68
Grade 2
72
Grade 3
70
Grade 4
81
Grade 5
65
Grade 6
85
Grade 7
69
Grade 8
61
Grade 9
56
Grade 10
45
Grade 11
34
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 83 |
| Grade 1 | 68 |
| Grade 2 | 72 |
| Grade 3 | 70 |
| Grade 4 | 81 |
| Grade 5 | 65 |
| Grade 6 | 85 |
| Grade 7 | 69 |
| Grade 8 | 61 |
| Grade 9 | 56 |
| Grade 10 | 45 |
| Grade 11 | 34 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 394 | 49.9% |
| Male | 395 | 50.1% |
Nearby Others (Within 10 Miles)
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Not reported M - M
63 Students
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