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Paul J Bellew Elementary School
PublicElementaryGrades PK–5
25 Higbie Ln, West Islip, NY 11795 · (631) 504-5680 · Part of West Islip Union Free School District
Students
463
Students per teacher
12:1
Free or reduced lunch
10%
Setting
Suburb
Grades
PK–5
What stands out about Paul J Bellew Elementary School
- Reading / language arts 9 pts above the state
- Small classes: 12:1 students per teacher
- Next stop for West Islip kids: 2 middle schools
On the path
Where West Islip kids come from and go next.
PK–5Paul J Bellew Elementary SchoolYou are here
6–82 middle schoolsDepends on your address
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency57%
State average 56.1%
Reading / language arts72%
State average 62.6%
Location
Directions ↗
25 Higbie Ln, West Islip
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K20
Kindergarten85
Grade 170
Grade 273
Grade 378
Grade 459
Grade 570
Ungraded8
Enrollment over time
440’20
455’21
456’22
468’23
463’24
Up 5.2% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 85%Hispanic 11%Two or more races 3%Asian 1%Black <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.