Paul J Bellew Elementary School

Public PK, KG-5

 25 Higbie Ln
       West Islip, NY  11795-3930


(631) 504-5680

District: West Islip Union Free School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
613th of 2,439 New York Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,337 Help


Students who attend Paul J Bellew Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Beach Street Middle School
High:    West Islip Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.6 Help
Number of students:  456

Racial breakdown:

White:
87.3%
Hispanic:
9.4%
Two or more races:
2.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  10.3% Help


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Compare Details Paul J Bellew Elementary School ranks better than 74.9% of elementary schools in New York. It also ranks first among 4 ranked elementary schools in the West Islip Union Free School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 72.63. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (87.3%), Hispanic (9.4%), two or more races (2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 10.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Paul J Bellew Elementary School is 12.6, which is the highest among 4 elementary schools in the West Islip Union Free School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Paul J Bellew Elementary School is $18,337. 2 elementary schools in the West Islip Union Free School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Paul J Bellew Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Paul J Bellew Elementary School 613th of 2439 New York public elementary schools. (See Paul J Bellew Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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West Islip Union Free School District:

SchoolDigger ranks West Islip Union Free School District 466th of 866 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Paul J Bellew Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Paul J Bellew Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 84.78 139th 2206 93.7%
2007 85.33 114th 2219 94.9%
2008 83.75 154th 2227 93.1%
2009 83.95 90th 2257 96.0%
2010 86.68 140th 2263 93.8%
2011 81.17 338th 2286 85.2%
2012 85.86 196th 2320 91.6%
2013 68.40 650th 2325 72.0%
2014 64.33 785th 2345 66.5%
2015 67.30 708th 2352 69.9%
2016 78.50 430th 2366 81.8%
2017 89.74 158th 2386 93.4%
2018 86.12 245th 2395 89.8%
2019 78.99 444th 2413 81.6%
2021 67.69 658th 2201 70.1%
2022 62.70 854th 2434 64.9%
2023 72.63 613th 2439 74.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Paul J Bellew Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 60.92 296th 1044 71.6%
2022 72.54 314th 2031 84.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Paul J Bellew Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 61.88 511th 1678 69.5%
2023 61.23 628th 2041 69.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Paul J Bellew Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.67 476th 2338 79.6%
2019 74.10 534th 2357 77.3%
2021 65.91 600th 1955 69.3%
2022 58.04 960th 2401 60.0%
2023 75.26 530th 2403 77.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Paul J Bellew Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.28 149th 2340 93.6%
2019 80.58 387th 2358 83.6%
2021 66.34 608th 1961 69.0%
2022 66.47 732nd 2400 69.5%
2023 67.77 707th 2400 70.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Paul J Bellew Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.61 121st 1392 91.3%
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Rank History for White students at Paul J Bellew Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.74 293rd 1408 79.2%
2019 63.46 475th 1338 64.5%
2021 50.22 652nd 1224 46.7%
2022 30.56 1033rd 1399 26.2%
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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Paul J Bellew Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 411 0 2 9 0 n/a n/a 0 422
1990 418 1 2 11 0 n/a n/a 0 432
1991 440 5 4 11 0 n/a n/a 0 460
1992 406 2 2 14 0 n/a n/a 0 424
1993 381 3 2 18 0 n/a n/a 0 404
1994 385 1 5 10 0 n/a n/a 0 401
1995 413 1 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 418
1996 413 1 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 418
1997 447 0 3 5 0 n/a n/a 0 455
1998 462 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 464
1999 448 0 4 5 0 n/a n/a 0 457
2000 445 2 10 9 0 n/a n/a 0 466
2001 467 0 8 6 0 n/a n/a 0 481
2002 498 2 6 13 1 n/a n/a 0 520
2003 498 2 6 13 1 n/a n/a 0 520
2004 493 1 7 7 0 n/a n/a 0 508
2005 467 2 8 4 1 n/a n/a 0 482
2006 438 0 9 6 0 n/a n/a 0 453
2007 418 0 9 2 0 n/a n/a 0 429
2008 409 1 7 2 0 n/a n/a 1 420
2009 381 1 5 6 0 n/a n/a 0 393
2010 348 1 4 6 0 n/a n/a 4 363
2011 334 1 1 20 0 0 6 0 362
2012 317 0 0 29 0 0 10 0 356
2013 455 3 3 50 0 0 8 0 519
2014 430 0 4 49 0 0 5 0 488
2015 434 0 5 50 0 0 4 0 493
2016 406 0 6 46 0 0 8 0 466
2017 406 1 5 50 0 0 10 0 472
2018 389 1 5 45 0 0 10 0 450
2019 387 1 3 50 0 0 11 0 452
2020 391 1 4 44 0 0 15 0 455
2021 380 1 5 40 0 0 14 0 440
2022 394 1 6 44 0 0 10 0 455
2023 398 1 5 43 0 0 9 0 456

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Paul J Bellew Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 422 23.7 17.8 n/a
1990 432 22.9 18.8 n/a
1991 460 22.9 20.0 n/a
1992 424 18.9 22.4 n/a
1993 404 19.0 21.3 n/a
1994 401 20.0 20.0 3.7
1995 418 24.5 17.1 5.5
1996 418 24.5 17.1 5.5
1997 455 21.7 21.0 2.9
1998 464 23.0 20.2 4.5
1999 457 23.1 19.8 4.4
2000 466 24.0 19.4 4.5
2001 481 25.0 19.2 2.1
2002 520 28.0 18.6 1
2003 520 28.0 18.6 1
2004 508 n/a n/a n/a
2005 482 31.2 15.4 2.3
2006 453 30.0 15.1 2.6
2007 429 31.0 13.8 2.6
2008 420 26.0 16.2 3.3
2009 393 24.0 16.4 2.8
2010 363 22.0 16.5 5.3
2011 362 25.0 14.4 5.8
2012 356 21.0 16.9 8.1
2013 519 33.0 15.7 5.4
2014 488 31.0 15.7 5.1
2015 493 29.0 17.0 7.3
2016 466 30.0 15.5 10.5
2017 472 30.9 15.2 11.4
2018 450 31.0 14.5 10.7
2019 452 32.0 14.1 11.1
2020 455 36.0 12.6 10.3
2021 440 38.0 11.5 9.5
2022 455 35.8 12.7 8.4
2023 456 35.9 12.6 10.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Paul J Bellew Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 422 23.7 17.8 n/a
1990 432 22.9 18.8 n/a
1991 460 22.9 20.0 n/a
1992 424 18.9 22.4 n/a
1993 404 19.0 21.3 n/a
1994 401 20.0 20.0 3.7
1995 418 24.5 17.1 5.5
1996 418 24.5 17.1 5.5
1997 455 21.7 21.0 2.9
1998 464 23.0 20.2 4.5
1999 457 23.1 19.8 4.4
2000 466 24.0 19.4 4.5
2001 481 25.0 19.2 2.1
2002 520 28.0 18.6 1
2003 520 28.0 18.6 1
2004 508 n/a n/a n/a
2005 482 31.2 15.4 2.3
2006 453 30.0 15.1 2.6
2007 429 31.0 13.8 2.6
2008 420 26.0 16.2 3.3
2009 393 24.0 16.4 2.8
2010 363 22.0 16.5 5.3
2011 362 25.0 14.4 5.8
2012 356 21.0 16.9 8.1
2013 519 33.0 15.7 5.4
2014 488 31.0 15.7 5.1
2015 493 29.0 17.0 7.3
2016 466 30.0 15.5 10.5
2017 472 30.9 15.2 11.4
2018 450 31.0 14.5 10.7
2019 452 32.0 14.1 11.1
2020 455 36.0 12.6 10.3
2021 440 38.0 11.5 9.5
2022 455 35.8 12.7 8.4
2023 456 35.9 12.6 10.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

Paul J Bellew Elementary School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricella
201399.0%0.4%0.2%99.4%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.4%99.4%99.4%
201497.7%1.0%1.3%97.7%97.7%97.7%97.7%97.7%97.7%97.7%
201598.6%1.2%0.0%98.8%98.6%98.6%98.6%98.8%98.8%98.8%
201698.1%1.7%0.2%98.1%98.1%98.1%98.1%98.1%98.1%98.1%
201796.8%3.0%0.0%97.0%97.0%97.0%97.0%97.0%97.0%97.0%
201896.5%3.5%0.0%96.5%96.5%96.5%96.5%96.5%96.5%96.5%
201994.9%0.0%0.0%95.8%96.0%96.0%96.0%96.5%97.4%96.0%
202098.4%0.0%98.4%98.8%98.8%98.8%98.6%99.3%99.1%

Data source: New York State Department of Health
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Paul J Bellew Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $137 (0.8%) $16,204 (99.2%) $16,342
2020 $27 (0.2%) $16,031 (99.8%) $16,059
2021 $119 (0.7%) $17,184 (99.3%) $17,303
2022 $117 (0.6%) $18,220 (99.4%) $18,337

Data source: New York Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Paul J Bellew Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 444th of 2413 Elementary schoolsRanks 613th of 2439 Elementary schools
 6.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Paul J Bellew Elementary School)7856.5
 21.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (West Islip Union Free School District)6940.9
 28.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New York)5244.9
 7.1%
3rd Grade Math (Paul J Bellew Elementary School)7657.1
 18.9%
   3rd Grade Math (West Islip Union Free School District)6846
 22%
   3rd Grade Math (New York)5453.7
 0.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Paul J Bellew Elementary School)7259.1
 12.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (West Islip Union Free School District)5044.8
 5.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4848.8
 0.8%
4th Grade Math (Paul J Bellew Elementary School)7180.4
 9.4%
   4th Grade Math (West Islip Union Free School District)5761.8
 4.8%
   4th Grade Math (New York)5053.9
 3.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Paul J Bellew Elementary School)4058.6
 18.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (West Islip Union Free School District)2934.2
 5.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New York)3845.1
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Paul J Bellew Elementary School)5264.5
 12.5%
   5th Grade Math (West Islip Union Free School District)5041.7
 8.3%
   5th Grade Math (New York)4649.7
 3.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students452456
 0.9%
African American11
American Indian00
Asian35
 66.7%
Hispanic5043
 14%
Pacific Islander00
White387398
 2.8%
Two or More Races119
 18.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients11.1%10.3%
 0.8%


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Paul J Bellew Elementary School ranks 613th of 2439 New York elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Paul J Bellew Elementary School are 87% White, 9% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 456 students attended Paul J Bellew Elementary School.

Students who attend Paul J Bellew Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Beach Street Middle School
High : West Islip Senior High School


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