- Enrollment
- 4,573
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bellerose, NY
Ps/is 266
Federal NCES profile for Ps/is 266, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360009905567
👥 S:T ratio 71
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps/is 266 earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #2 of 6
- schools in Bellerose · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 7.2:1
- small classes for New York
- 44.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps/is 266 has class sizes smaller than 94% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps/is 266 ranks #2 of 6 schools in Bellerose, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #26 · New York
NCES ID 360009905567 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Ps/is 266 held near 487 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 65.6 → 57.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 360009905567 · Bellerose, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
465 enr · 7.2:1 · 44.0% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Francis Lewis High School (4,573 students)
Ps/is 266 held near 487 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 65.6 → 57.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps/is 266 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Francis Lewis
Francis Lewis High School
4,573 students
- Bayside High S
Bayside High School
3,004 students
- Benjamin N Car
Benjamin N Cardozo High School
2,866 students
- Jhs 216 George 1,516
Jhs 216 George J Ryan
1,516 students
- Martin Van Bur 1,131
Martin Van Buren High School
1,131 students
- This school 465
Ps/is 266
465 students
What this shows Ps/is 266 reports 465 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps/is 266 compares
Ps/is 266 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 | 7.2:1 | ▼ 39% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.0% | ▼ 22% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 465 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.2:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
465
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
7.2:1
students per teacher
- 39% below state mean
Top 6% in New York - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
33.5%
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 31.2%
Hispanic or Latino 26.9%
Asian 26.0%
White 8.4%
Two or More 4.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 31.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 75.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.3, Ps/is 266 is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps/is 266 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Francis Lewis High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bayside High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Benjamin N Cardozo High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jhs 216 George J Ryan | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Martin Van Buren High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps/is 266's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,004
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 2,866
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,516
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,131
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 (~465 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps/is 266
How many students attend Ps/is 266?
Ps/is 266 has 465 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bellerose, NY. CCD year-over-year: 495 (2022-23) → 487 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps/is 266?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps/is 266 is 7.2:1, which is 39% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 54% 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 266?
44.0% of students at Ps/is 266 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps/is 266?
The largest demographic group at Ps/is 266 is African American at 31.2% of enrollment, in Bellerose, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps/is 266?
Ps/is 266 has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical 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 266 rank among schools in Bellerose?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps/is 266 ranks #2 of 6 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 schools in Bellerose on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #26?
Besides Ps/is 266, New York City Geographic District #26 also operates Francis Lewis High School (4,573 students), Bayside High School (3,004 students), and Benjamin N Cardozo High School (2,866 students). See the New York City Geographic District #26 district page for the complete list.