Serving 605 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Ps/is 208 ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 605 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ps/is 208's student population of 605 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
605 students
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
School Rankings
Ps/is 208 ranks within the top 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ps/is 208 is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1887 out of 4346 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
10%
1%
Asian
12%
10%
Hispanic
15%
31%
Black
58%
15%
White
1%
39%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31.1%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ps/is 208's ranking?
Ps/is 208 is ranked #1887 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Ps/is 208 often compared to?
Ps/is 208is often viewed alongside schools like Ps/is 295 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Ps/is 208?
605 students attend Ps/is 208.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Ps/is 208 students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Asian, 10% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ps/is 208?
Ps/is 208 has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps/is 208 offer ?
Ps/is 208 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Ps/is 208 part of?
Ps/is 208 is part of New York City Geographic District #29.
In what neighborhood is Ps/is 208 located?
Ps/is 208 is located in the Jamaica neighborhood of Bellerose, NY. There are 6 other public schools located in Jamaica.
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