Bellerose Elementary School (Closed 2021)

253 Bellerose Ave
East Northport, NY 11731
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 272 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Bellerose 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 was 60-69% (which was higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-69% (which was approximately equal to the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
272 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NY)
#1593 out of 4093 schools
(Top 50%)
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60-69%
55%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Bellerose Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
60-69%
62%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Bellerose Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New York by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
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Hispanic
14%
29%
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Black
1%
16%
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White
83%
41%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.29
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Bellerose Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Bellerose Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bellerose Elementary School's ranking?
Bellerose Elementary School is ranked #1593 out of 4,093 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?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Bellerose Elementary School?
272 students attend Bellerose Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Bellerose Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bellerose Elementary School?
Bellerose Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Bellerose Elementary School offer ?
Bellerose Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bellerose Elementary School part of?
Bellerose Elementary School is part of Northport-East Northport Union Free School District.

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