Enrollment
465
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360009905567
👥 S:T ratio 71
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps/is 266 earns 39/100 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
- 39
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
65.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
7.2:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-39% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.0%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ps/is 266 compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ps/is 266
Ps/is 266 is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Bellerose, New York, enrolling 465 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 7.2:1, Ps/is 266 is leaner than roughly 94% of New York schools and 39% under the state's 11.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 44.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 465 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 938 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #247.
Its student body is led by African American (31%) and Hispanic or Latino (27%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 75/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District #26 also operates Francis Lewis High School (4,573 students) and Bayside High School (3,004 students) alongside Ps/is 266.
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/is 266 compares
Ps/is 266 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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.
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
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
- 4,573
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- 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
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 (~465 students)
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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.
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 39/100 (typical 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/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.
Is Ps/is 266 a good school?
Ps/is 266 earns 39/100 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. 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 #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.
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