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PAUL J BELLEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

PublicRegular
WEST ISLIP, New York · WEST ISLIP UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students463
Student:Teacher12.2:1
Free/Reduced Lunch10%
Title INo
PAUL J BELLEW
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 462
463
Total Enrollment
State avg: 58%
10%-47.9pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
12.2:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
Primary
Level

Overview

PAUL J BELLEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public primary in WEST ISLIP, New York. The school enrolls 463 students. It is part of the WEST ISLIP UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against New York state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
12.2:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Serves a relatively affluent student body
10% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 58% state average)

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
DistrictWEST ISLIP UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
County36103
CityWEST ISLIP
ZIP11795
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID363069004131

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment463
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino8.9%
Black / African American1.1%
Asian0.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native86.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
Two or More Races3.2%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.0%
Hispanic
8.9%
Black
1.1%
Asian
0.0%
Two+
3.2%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %10%
State Avg58%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)