- Enrollment
- 1,421
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
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 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360008301676
👥 S:T ratio 50
📋 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 25/100 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
- 25
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Ps 8 Luis Belliard held near 337 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 28.2 → 28.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 360008301676 · New York, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
354 enr · 12.6:1 · 91.3% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: A Philip Randolph Campus High School (1,421 students)
Ps 8 Luis Belliard held near 337 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE held 28.2 → 28.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 8 Luis Belliard in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- A Philip Rando
A Philip Randolph Campus High School
1,421 students
- Washington Hei
Washington Heights Expeditionary Learning School
908 students
- Ps/is 187 Huds
Ps/is 187 Hudson Cliffs
744 students
- Gregorio Luper
Gregorio Luperon High School for Science and Mathematics
658 students
- Ps 173
Ps 173
597 students
- This school 354
Ps 8 Luis Belliard
354 students
What this shows Ps 8 Luis Belliard reports 354 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 8 Luis Belliard compares
Ps 8 Luis Belliard held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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.
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
- 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
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~354 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 332 (2022-23) → 337 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
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 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
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.
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.