- Enrollment
- 1,103
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bellerose, NY
Ps/is 208
Federal NCES profile for Ps/is 208, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360010105544
👥 S:T ratio 58
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps/is 208 earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #7 of 8
- public schools in Bellerose · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 10.6:1
- students per teacher
- 50.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps/is 208 has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps/is 208 ranks #7 of 8 public schools in Bellerose, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #29 · New York
NCES ID 360010105544 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Ps/is 208 held near 597 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 57.6 → 53.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 360010105544 · Bellerose, NY Elementary · MID · TRAD
605 enr · 10.6:1 · 50.9% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Ps 95 Eastwood (1,103 students)
Ps/is 208 held near 597 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 57.6 → 53.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps/is 208 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ps 95 Eastwood
Ps 95 Eastwood
1,103 students
- Jean Nuzzi Int
Jean Nuzzi Intermediate School
894 students
- Is 238 Susan B
Is 238 Susan B Anthony Academy
820 students
- Pathways Colle
Pathways College Preparatory School: a College Board School
818 students
- Ps/is 116 Will
Ps/is 116 William C Hughley
806 students
- This school
Ps/is 208
605 students
What this shows Ps/is 208 reports 605 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps/is 208 compares
Ps/is 208 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 | 10.6:1 | ▼ 10% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.9% | ▼ 9% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 605 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.6:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
605
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
10.6:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 38% in New York - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
43.8%
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
African American 57.7%
Hispanic or Latino 14.4%
Asian 12.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 10.2%
Two or More 3.1%
White 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.2%
Largest group: African American at 57.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.0, Ps/is 208 is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps/is 208 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 95 Eastwood | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jean Nuzzi Intermediate School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Is 238 Susan B Anthony Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pathways College Preparatory School: a College Board School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps/is 116 William C Hughley | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps/is 208's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 894
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 820
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 818
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 806
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~605 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps/is 208
How many students attend Ps/is 208?
Ps/is 208 has 605 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bellerose, NY. CCD year-over-year: 617 (2022-23) → 597 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps/is 208?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps/is 208 is 10.6:1, which is 10% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 32% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps/is 208?
50.9% of students at Ps/is 208 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps/is 208?
The largest demographic group at Ps/is 208 is African American at 57.7% of enrollment, in Bellerose, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps/is 208?
Ps/is 208 has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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/is 208 rank among public schools in Bellerose?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps/is 208 ranks #7 of 8 public schools in Bellerose, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Bellerose on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #29?
Besides Ps/is 208, New York City Geographic District #29 also operates Ps 95 Eastwood (1,103 students), Jean Nuzzi Intermediate School (894 students), and Is 238 Susan B Anthony Academy (820 students). See the New York City Geographic District #29 district page for the complete list.