At a glance
Reported students
699
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
49.75
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York elementary enrollment
89th percentile
Compared with 2,546 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
424
Bellaire School (The): 699 reported students.
State peer staffing position
82nd percentile
14.1:1 reported; state peer median 11.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Bellaire School (The)
Bellaire School (The) is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Queens Village. It is one of 47 current school records connected to New York City Geographic District #29. NCES reports 699 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,546 elementary schools in New York with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 89th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.1:1, above the New York median of 11.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Asian (39.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (22.7%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Bellaire School (The)
- 1How do the reported 14.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 49.75 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 75.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White3.6%
- Hispanic22.7%
- Black19.9%
- Asian39.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native10.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1%
- Multiracial3.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Other schools in New York City Geographic District #29
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Ps/Is 268
Elementary · Grades KG–08
696 reported students
PS 33 Edward M Funk
Elementary · Grades PK–05
735 reported students
PS 131 Abigail Adams
Elementary · Grades PK–05
754 reported students
PS 35 Nathaniel Woodhull
Elementary · Grades PK–05
626 reported students
Ps/Is 208
Elementary · Grades KG–08
605 reported students
Ps/Is 116 William C Hughley
Elementary · Grades PK–08
806 reported students
Public schools near Bellaire School (The)
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PS 35 Nathaniel Woodhull Elementary · New York City Geographic District #29 | PK–05 | 626 | 0.8 mi |
| PS 134 Hollis Elementary · New York City Geographic District #29 | PK–05 | 325 | 0.9 mi |
| Ps/Is 178 Holliswood Elementary · New York City Geographic District #26 | PK–08 | 519 | 1.1 mi |
| PS 188 Kingsbury Elementary · New York City Geographic District #26 | PK–05 | 637 | 1.1 mi |
| PS 205 Alexander Graham Bell Elementary · New York City Geographic District #26 | PK–05 | 225 | 1.2 mi |
| PS 34 John Harvard Elementary · New York City Geographic District #29 | PK–05 | 440 | 1.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Bellaire School (The)
What grades does Bellaire School (The) serve?
Bellaire School (The) reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in New York City Geographic District #29.
How many students attend Bellaire School (The)?
Bellaire School (The) reported 699 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 89th percentile among 2,546 New York elementary schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Bellaire School (The)?
The calculated ratio is 14.1:1, based on 699 students and 49.75 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New York median for the same school level is 11.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Bellaire School (The) a public, charter, or magnet school?
Bellaire School (The) is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on New York City Geographic District #29 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Bellaire School (The) students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
75.8% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Bellaire School (The) in?
Bellaire School (The) is part of New York City Geographic District #29, based in Queens Village, NY, which operates 47 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Bellaire School (The)?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include PS 35 Nathaniel Woodhull (0.8 mi), PS 134 Hollis (0.9 mi), Ps/Is 178 Holliswood (1.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.