At a glance
Reported students
354
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
23.81
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York elementary enrollment
36th percentile
Compared with 2,546 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
359
PS 8 Luis Belliard: 354 reported students.
State peer staffing position
87th percentile
14.9:1 reported; state peer median 11.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about PS 8 Luis Belliard
PS 8 Luis Belliard is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in New York. It is one of 45 current school records connected to New York City Geographic District # 6. NCES reports 354 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,546 elementary schools in New York with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 36th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.9:1, 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 Hispanic or Latino (89%) and White (4.2%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking PS 8 Luis Belliard
- 1How do the reported 14.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 23.81 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
- 92.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White4.2%
- Hispanic89%
- Black4.2%
- Asian0.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.8%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.1%
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 # 6
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
PS 115 Alexander Humboldt
Elementary · Grades PK–05
350 reported students
PS 48 Po Michael J Buczek
Elementary · Grades PK–05
368 reported students
PS 28 Wright Brothers
Elementary · Grades PK–05
378 reported students
PS 153 Adam Clayton Powell
Elementary · Grades PK–05
387 reported students
Amistad Dual Language School
Elementary · Grades KG–08
391 reported students
William Lynch School (The)
Elementary · Grades PK–07
315 reported students
Public schools near PS 8 Luis Belliard
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 128 Audubon Elementary · New York City Geographic District # 6 | PK–05 | 441 | 0.2 mi |
| Castle Bridge School Elementary · New York City Geographic District # 6 | PK–05 | 195 | 0.2 mi |
| Whin Music Community Charter School Elementary · Charter · Whin Music Community Charter School | KG–08 | 464 | 0.3 mi |
| PS 4 Duke Ellington Elementary · New York City Geographic District # 6 | PK–05 | 428 | 0.4 mi |
| PS 173 Elementary · New York City Geographic District # 6 | PK–08 | 597 | 0.5 mi |
| PS 126 Dr Marjorie H Dunbar Elementary · New York City Geographic District # 9 | PK–05 | 499 | 0.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about PS 8 Luis Belliard
What grades does PS 8 Luis Belliard serve?
PS 8 Luis Belliard reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in New York City Geographic District # 6.
How many students attend PS 8 Luis Belliard?
PS 8 Luis Belliard reported 354 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 36th percentile among 2,546 New York elementary schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at PS 8 Luis Belliard?
The calculated ratio is 14.9:1, based on 354 students and 23.81 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 Luis Belliard a public, charter, or magnet school?
PS 8 Luis Belliard is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on New York City Geographic District # 6 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of PS 8 Luis Belliard students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
92.9% 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 Luis Belliard in?
PS 8 Luis Belliard is part of New York City Geographic District # 6, based in New York, NY, which operates 45 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near PS 8 Luis Belliard?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include PS 128 Audubon (0.2 mi), Castle Bridge School (0.2 mi), Whin Music Community Charter School (0.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.