- Enrollment
- 1,163
- Students per teacher
- 8.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Paul J Bellew Elementary School held near 468 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 36.0 → 37.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 363069004131 · West Islip, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
463 enr · 13.2:1 · 9.9% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: West Islip Senior High School (1,163 students)
Paul J Bellew Elementary School held near 468 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 36.0 → 37.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Paul J Bellew Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Islip Sen
West Islip Senior High School
1,163 students
- Manetuck Eleme
Manetuck Elementary School
514 students
- This school 463
Paul J Bellew Elementary School
463 students
- Bayview Elemen 440
Bayview Elementary School
440 students
- Udall Road Mid 438
Udall Road Middle School
438 students
- Oquenock Eleme 418
Oquenock Elementary School
418 students
What this shows Paul J Bellew Elementary School reports 463 students on the CCD universe file.
How Paul J Bellew Elementary School compares
Paul J Bellew Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$31,860
per pupil, district-wide
- above New York avg of $28,120
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.
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
District finance for West Islip Union Free School District reports $31,860 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~463 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 456 (2022-23) → 468 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.