BAYVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.wi.k12.ny.us/schools/bayview

410 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Bayview Elementary School, located at 165 Snedecor Avenue in West Islip, New York, is a primary educational institution serving the local community within the West Islip Union Free School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment, emphasizing both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. By focusing on fundamental skills and encouraging a love for learning, the school aims to prepare children for their future educational transitions while maintaining a strong connection to the local West Islip community.

The school operates under the broader mission of the West Islip school system, which prioritizes a well-rounded curriculum that often includes enrichment programs, character education, and collaborative partnerships with parents and caregivers. As part of a district known for its commitment to student growth and rigorous standards, Bayview Elementary utilizes resources and professional staff to meet the diverse needs of its student body. Families interested in specific school policies, calendars, or detailed academic programming can find further information through the district’s official website at http://www.wi.k12.ny.us.

410

Total Students

35.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

11.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BAYVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	348
Hispanic	37
Black	2
Asian	3
Two or More	20

White
348 (84.9 %)
Hispanic
37 (9.0 %)
Two or More
20 (4.9 %)
Asian
3 (0.7 %)
Black
2 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	WEST ISLIP UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(631)504-5600
Website:	http://www.wi.k12.ny.us/schools/bayview
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	410
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	43
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 40

Kindergarten 73

Grade 1 58

Grade 2 56

Grade 3 70

Grade 4 49

Grade 5 64