- Enrollment
- 3,750
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360010302062
👥 S:T ratio 20
📋 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 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of New York schools.
- #44 of 56
- schools in Staten Island · Resource Index
- 26
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Ps 8 Shirlee Solomon held near 515 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 27.9 → 26.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-21 students YoY 360010302062 · Staten Island, NY Other · MID · TRAD
542 enr · 20.1:1 · 43.5% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Tottenville High School (3,750 students)
Ps 8 Shirlee Solomon held near 515 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 27.9 → 26.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 8 Shirlee Solomon in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tottenville Hi
Tottenville High School
3,750 students
- New Dorp High
New Dorp High School
3,055 students
- Susan E Wagner
Susan E Wagner High School
2,743 students
- Curtis High Sc
Curtis High School
2,439 students
- Port Richmond
Port Richmond High School
1,696 students
- This school 542
Ps 8 Shirlee Solomon
542 students
What this shows Ps 8 Shirlee Solomon reports 542 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 8 Shirlee Solomon compares
Ps 8 Shirlee Solomon 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 | 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 methodology
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.
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
- 3,055
- 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
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 (~542 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 536 (2022-23) → 515 (2023-24), nearly flat (-21).
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 26/100 (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 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.
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.