JOHN H WEST SCHOOL

www.plainedgeschools.org

473 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

John H. West Elementary School is a public school located in Bethpage, New York, serving students within the Plainedge Union Free School District. Situated at 499 Boundary Avenue, the school is recognized for its commitment to providing a supportive and comprehensive educational foundation for children in the surrounding community. As part of the Plainedge district, the school focuses on fostering both academic growth and social-emotional development, emphasizing a partnership between educators, families, and the local community to help students succeed.

The school is known for its dedication to maintaining a positive learning environment where students are encouraged to reach their full potential through a variety of curriculum-based programs and extracurricular activities. By leveraging the resources of the larger Plainedge School District, John H. West provides students with access to modern learning tools and a structured academic pathway. Those interested in learning more about the school’s mission, current events, or specific district policies can visit their official website at [www.plainedgeschools.org](http://www.plainedgeschools.org).

473

Total Students

42.9

Full-Time Teachers

11.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

18.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JOHN H WEST SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	270
Hispanic	98
Black	7
Asian	76
Two or More	22

White
270 (57.1%)
Hispanic
98 (20.7%)
Asian
76 (16.1%)
Two or More
22 (4.7%)
Black
7 (1.5%)

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:	PLAINEDGE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(516)992-7500
Website:	http://www.plainedgeschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	473
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	77
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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

Kindergarten 63

Grade 1 76

Grade 2 73

Grade 3 78

Grade 4 87

Grade 5 87

Ungraded 9