At a glance
Reported students
605
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
61.92
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
9.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York elementary enrollment
83rd percentile
Compared with 2,546 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
424
Ps/Is 208: 605 reported students.
State peer staffing position
19th percentile
9.8:1 reported; state peer median 11.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Ps/Is 208
Ps/Is 208 is a public elementary school serving grades KG–08 in Bellerose. It is one of 47 current school records connected to New York City Geographic District #29. NCES reports 605 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 83rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 9.8:1, below 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 Black (57.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (14.4%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Ps/Is 208
- 1How do the reported 9.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 61.92 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
- 63.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White1.3%
- Hispanic14.4%
- Black57.7%
- Asian12.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native10.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.2%
- Multiracial3.1%
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 35 Nathaniel Woodhull
Elementary · Grades PK–05
626 reported students
Ps/Is 295
Elementary · Grades PK–08
562 reported students
PS 176 Cambria Heights
Elementary · Grades PK–05
561 reported students
Gordon Parks School (The)
Elementary · Grades PK–08
561 reported students
Ps/Ms 138 Sunrise
Elementary · Grades PK–08
554 reported students
Ps/Is 268
Elementary · Grades KG–08
696 reported students
Public schools near Ps/Is 208
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/Is 266 Elementary · New York City Geographic District #26 | PK–08 | 465 | 0.1 mi |
| PS 186 Castlewood Elementary · New York City Geographic District #26 | PK–05 | 319 | 0.5 mi |
| PS 224 Elementary · NYC Special Schools - District 75 | PK–08 | 414 | 0.5 mi |
| PS 18 Winchester Elementary · New York City Geographic District #26 | PK–05 | 425 | 0.9 mi |
| James J Ambrose School (The) Elementary · New York City Geographic District #26 | PK–05 | 659 | 0.9 mi |
| PS 213 Carl Ullman School (The) Elementary · New York City Geographic District #26 | PK–05 | 374 | 1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Ps/Is 208
What grades does Ps/Is 208 serve?
Ps/Is 208 reports grades KG–08 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 Ps/Is 208?
Ps/Is 208 reported 605 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 83rd percentile among 2,546 New York elementary schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Ps/Is 208?
The calculated ratio is 9.8:1, based on 605 students and 61.92 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 Ps/Is 208 a public, charter, or magnet school?
Ps/Is 208 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 Ps/Is 208 students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
63.1% 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 Ps/Is 208 in?
Ps/Is 208 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 Ps/Is 208?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Ps/Is 266 (0.1 mi), PS 186 Castlewood (0.5 mi), PS 224 (0.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.