Enrollment
542
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Staten Island, NY
Ps 8 Shirlee Solomon
Federal NCES profile for Ps 8 Shirlee Solomon, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360010302062
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 8 Shirlee Solomon earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of New York schools.
- #44 of 56
- schools in Staten Island · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.1:1
- large classes for New York
- 43.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 8 Shirlee Solomon has class sizes larger than 98% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 8 Shirlee Solomon ranks #44 of 56 schools in Staten Island, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #31 · New York
NCES ID 360010302062 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.1:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+70% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
43.5%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ps 8 Shirlee Solomon compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ps 8 Shirlee Solomon
Ps 8 Shirlee Solomon is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Staten Island, New York, enrolling 542 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20.1:1 is larger than about 98% of New York schools and 70% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 43.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 542 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Among 850 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #751, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (54%) and Asian (26%) (diversity index 61/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District #31 also operates Tottenville High School (3,750 students) and New Dorp High School (3,055 students) alongside Ps 8 Shirlee Solomon.
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 Shirlee Solomon compares
Ps 8 Shirlee Solomon 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 | 20.1:1 | ▲ 70% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.5% | ▼ 23% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 542 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.1:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
542
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
43.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% below the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.1:1
students per teacher
- 70% above state mean
Top 98% in New York - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
27.3%
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
White 54.4%
Asian 25.6%
Hispanic or Latino 16.4%
Two or More 2.0%
African American 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 54.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.1, Ps 8 Shirlee Solomon is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 8 Shirlee Solomon Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tottenville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| New Dorp High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Susan E Wagner High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Curtis High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Port Richmond High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 8 Shirlee Solomon's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,750
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 3,055
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 2,743
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,439
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,696
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 (~542 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Ps 8 Shirlee Solomon
How many students attend Ps 8 Shirlee Solomon?
Ps 8 Shirlee Solomon has 542 students enrolled. It is a public school in Staten Island, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 8 Shirlee Solomon?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 8 Shirlee Solomon is 20.1:1, which is 70% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 28% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 8 Shirlee Solomon?
43.5% of students at Ps 8 Shirlee Solomon are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 8 Shirlee Solomon?
The largest demographic group at Ps 8 Shirlee Solomon is White at 54.4% of enrollment, in Staten Island, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 8 Shirlee Solomon?
Ps 8 Shirlee Solomon 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 Shirlee Solomon rank among schools in Staten Island?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 8 Shirlee Solomon ranks #44 of 56 schools in Staten Island, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Staten Island on the city page.
Is Ps 8 Shirlee Solomon a good school?
Ps 8 Shirlee Solomon earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of 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 #31?
Besides Ps 8 Shirlee Solomon, New York City Geographic District #31 also operates Tottenville High School (3,750 students), New Dorp High School (3,055 students), and Susan E Wagner High School (2,743 students). See the New York City Geographic District #31 district page for the complete list.
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