Serving 617 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Ps/is 208 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). 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 11:1 is equal to 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 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 617 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Btm 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 617 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
617 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ps/is 208 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ps/is 208 is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2306 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
7%
1%
Asian
10%
10%
Hispanic
14%
29%
Black
65%
16%
White
1%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
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 #2306 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 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?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% 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?
617 students attend Ps/is 208.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Ps/is 208 students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 7% of students are American Indian, 2% 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 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps/is 208 offer ?
Ps/is 208 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ps/is 208 part of?
Ps/is 208 is part of New York City Geographic District #29 School District.
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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