Serving 562 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Bellamy Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 562 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bellamy Elementary School's student population of 562 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has grown by 34% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
562 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
School Rankings
Bellamy Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bellamy Elementary School is 0.59, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#4304 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
16%
30%
Black
10%
16%
White
61%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bellamy Elementary School's ranking?
Bellamy Elementary School is ranked #4304 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Bellamy Elementary School often compared to?
Bellamy Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Stokes Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 11% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Bellamy Elementary School?
562 students attend Bellamy Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Bellamy Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bellamy Elementary School?
Bellamy Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Bellamy Elementary School offer ?
Bellamy Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Bellamy Elementary School part of?
Bellamy Elementary School is part of Rome City School District.
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