Enrollment
463
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · West Islip, NY
Paul J Bellew Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Paul J Bellew Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 363069004131
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Paul J Bellew Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of New York schools.
- #2 of 4
- schools in West Islip · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- large classes for New York
- 9.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Paul J Bellew Elementary School has class sizes larger than 73% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Paul J Bellew Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 schools in West Islip, NY.
School address
District: West Islip Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 363069004131 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
9.9%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-82% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Paul J Bellew Elementary School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Paul J Bellew Elementary School
Paul J Bellew Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in West Islip, New York, enrolling 463 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.2:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 9.9% free-meal eligibility runs 82% below the New York average.
With 463 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Among 459 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #360, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 26/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1852 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.8% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
West Islip Union Free School District also operates West Islip Senior High School (1,163 students) and Manetuck Elementary School (514 students) alongside Paul J Bellew Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Paul J Bellew Elementary School compares
Paul J Bellew Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.2:1 | ▲ 12% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.9% | ▼ 82% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 463 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
463
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
9.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 82% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 73% in New York - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
7.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$29,668
per pupil, district-wide
- above New York avg of $26,410
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 85.1%
Hispanic or Latino 10.6%
Two or More 2.6%
Asian 1.3%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 85.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.4, Paul J Bellew Elementary School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Islip Union Free School District, which includes Paul J Bellew Elementary School.
$29,668
Per student
+12%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+79%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 63.8%
State 30.1%
Federal 6.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Paul J Bellew Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Islip Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Manetuck Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bayview Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Udall Road Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oquenock Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Paul J Bellew Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,163
- Students per teacher
- 8.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 514
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 438
- Students per teacher
- 8.8:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 418
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~463 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Paul J Bellew Elementary School
How many students attend Paul J Bellew Elementary School?
Paul J Bellew Elementary School has 463 students enrolled. It is a public school in West Islip, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Paul J Bellew Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Paul J Bellew Elementary School is 13.2:1, which is 12% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Paul J Bellew Elementary School?
9.9% of students at Paul J Bellew Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Paul J Bellew Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Paul J Bellew Elementary School is White at 85.1% of enrollment, in West Islip, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Paul J Bellew Elementary School?
Paul J Bellew Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Paul J Bellew Elementary School rank among schools in West Islip?
By Resource Investment Index, Paul J Bellew Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 schools in West Islip, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in West Islip on the city page.
Is Paul J Bellew Elementary School a good school?
Paul J Bellew Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of New York schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in West Islip Union Free School District?
Besides Paul J Bellew Elementary School, West Islip Union Free School District also operates West Islip Senior High School (1,163 students), Manetuck Elementary School (514 students), and Bayview Elementary School (440 students). See the West Islip Union Free School District district page for the complete list.
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