Enrollment
354
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · New York, NY
Ps 8 Luis Belliard
Federal NCES profile for Ps 8 Luis Belliard, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360008301676
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 8 Luis Belliard earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #132 of 164
- schools in New York · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.6:1
- students per teacher
- 91.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 8 Luis Belliard has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 8 Luis Belliard ranks #132 of 164 schools in New York, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 6 · New York
NCES ID 360008301676 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.6:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
91.3%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+62% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ps 8 Luis Belliard compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ps 8 Luis Belliard
Ps 8 Luis Belliard is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in New York, New York, enrolling 354 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.6:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 91.3% of students qualify for free meals, 62% above the New York average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 354 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Among 762 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #553, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (89% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 20/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 57.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District # 6 also operates A Philip Randolph Campus High School (1,421 students) and Washington Heights Expeditionary Learning School (908 students) alongside Ps 8 Luis Belliard.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Ps 8 Luis Belliard compares
Ps 8 Luis Belliard on the metrics families compare, against New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.6:1 | ▲ 7% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 91.3% | ▲ 62% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 354 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
354
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
91.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% above the New York average of 56.2%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 67% in New York - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
57.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 89.0%
White 4.2%
African American 4.2%
Two or More 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 89.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.4, Ps 8 Luis Belliard is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 8 Luis Belliard Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Philip Randolph Campus High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Heights Expeditionary Learning School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps/is 187 Hudson Cliffs | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gregorio Luperon High School for Science and Mathematics | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 173 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 8 Luis Belliard's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,421
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 908
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 744
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 658
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 597
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 9/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~354 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Ps 8 Luis Belliard
How many students attend Ps 8 Luis Belliard?
Ps 8 Luis Belliard has 354 students enrolled. It is a public school in New York, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 8 Luis Belliard?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 8 Luis Belliard is 12.6:1, which is 7% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 8 Luis Belliard?
91.3% of students at Ps 8 Luis Belliard are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 8 Luis Belliard?
The largest demographic group at Ps 8 Luis Belliard is Hispanic or Latino at 89.0% of enrollment, in New York, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 8 Luis Belliard?
Ps 8 Luis Belliard has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ps 8 Luis Belliard rank among schools in New York?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 8 Luis Belliard ranks #132 of 164 schools in New York, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in New York on the city page.
Is Ps 8 Luis Belliard a good school?
Ps 8 Luis Belliard earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District # 6?
Besides Ps 8 Luis Belliard, New York City Geographic District # 6 also operates A Philip Randolph Campus High School (1,421 students), Washington Heights Expeditionary Learning School (908 students), and Ps/is 187 Hudson Cliffs (744 students). See the New York City Geographic District # 6 district page for the complete list.
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