Serving 468 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Paul J Bellew Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 468 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 15%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in NY
Math Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: ≥90% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Paul J Bellew Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Paul J Bellew Elementary School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What is Paul J Bellew Elementary School's ranking?
Paul J Bellew Elementary School is ranked #1913 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Paul J Bellew Elementary School?
468 students attend Paul J Bellew Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Paul J Bellew Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Paul J Bellew Elementary School?
Paul J Bellew Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Paul J Bellew Elementary School offer ?
Paul J Bellew Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Paul J Bellew Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 468 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 15%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: ≥90% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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