At a glance
Reported students
542
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
27.77
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
19.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York elementary enrollment
74th percentile
Compared with 2,546 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
603.5
PS 8 Shirlee Solomon: 542 reported students.
State peer staffing position
98th percentile
19.5:1 reported; state peer median 11.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about PS 8 Shirlee Solomon
PS 8 Shirlee Solomon is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Staten Island. It is one of 74 current school records connected to New York City Geographic District #31. NCES reports 542 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 74th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 19.5:1, 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 White (54.4%) and Asian (25.6%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking PS 8 Shirlee Solomon
- 1How do the reported 19.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 27.77 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
- 49.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White54.4%
- Hispanic16.4%
- Black1.1%
- Asian25.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2%
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 #31
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
PS 6 Corporal Allan F Kivlehan School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
540 reported students
PS 44 Thomas C Brown
Elementary · Grades PK–05
521 reported students
PS 55 Henry M Boehm
Elementary · Grades PK–05
512 reported students
PS 29 Bardwell
Elementary · Grades PK–05
579 reported students
PS 39 Francis J Murphy Jr
Elementary · Grades KG–05
492 reported students
PS 60 Alice Austen
Elementary · Grades PK–05
599 reported students
Public schools near PS 8 Shirlee Solomon
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 32 Gifford School (The) Elementary · New York City Geographic District #31 | PK–05 | 694 | 0.8 mi |
| Barbara Esselborn School (The) Elementary · New York City Geographic District #31 | PK–05 | 806 | 0.9 mi |
| PS 42 Eltingville Elementary · New York City Geographic District #31 | PK–05 | 995 | 1 mi |
| PS 55 Henry M Boehm Elementary · New York City Geographic District #31 | PK–05 | 512 | 1 mi |
| PS 36 J C Drumgoole Elementary · New York City Geographic District #31 | PK–05 | 866 | 1.6 mi |
| PS 50 Frank Hankinson Elementary · New York City Geographic District #31 | PK–05 | 750 | 1.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about PS 8 Shirlee Solomon
What grades does PS 8 Shirlee Solomon serve?
PS 8 Shirlee Solomon reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in New York City Geographic District #31.
How many students attend PS 8 Shirlee Solomon?
PS 8 Shirlee Solomon reported 542 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 74th percentile among 2,546 New York elementary schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at PS 8 Shirlee Solomon?
The calculated ratio is 19.5:1, based on 542 students and 27.77 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 8 Shirlee Solomon a public, charter, or magnet school?
PS 8 Shirlee Solomon is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on New York City Geographic District #31 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of PS 8 Shirlee Solomon students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
49.4% 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 8 Shirlee Solomon in?
PS 8 Shirlee Solomon is part of New York City Geographic District #31, based in Staten Island, NY, which operates 74 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near PS 8 Shirlee Solomon?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include PS 32 Gifford School (The) (0.8 mi), Barbara Esselborn School (The) (0.9 mi), PS 42 Eltingville (1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.