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#2491 of 4,742 schools in NY
Ps/is 208
Elementary School · NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #29
74-30 COMMONWLTH BLVD, Bellerose, NY 11426
Enrollment
597
Student-Teacher
11.3:1
Score
6.1
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
597
Student-Teacher
11.3:1
Score
6.1
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#2,491 of 4,742
In Bellerose
#4 of 7
public schools
In district
#22 of 46
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #29
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Ps/is 208
Elementary School in Bellerose · grades Kindergarten – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Ps/is 208
Ps/is 208 is a public elementary school in Bellerose, NY, part of NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #29. Ps/is 208 serves approximately 597 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. Ps/is 208 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #2,491 of 4,742 schools in NY.
Structured state assessment records for Ps/is 208 show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 6.1 · Average
- District avg 5.6
- NY avg 5.9
What Parents Should Know
32% of students at Ps/is 208 were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Ps/is 208 — Students at Ps/is 208 score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
57.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores NY EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 40 test records from NY state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 5.7/10.
How Ps/is 208 Compares
See how Ps/is 208 performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
74-30 COMMONWLTH BLVD, Bellerose, NY 11426
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Ps/is 208 may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. JAMES J AMBROSE SCHOOL (THE) (rated 8.1/10, 0.9 miles away, in nearby Floral Park), which scores notably higher. Another option is PS 18 WINCHESTER (rated 7.3/10, 0.9 miles away, in nearby Queens Village), which scores notably higher. Additionally, PS 221 NORTH HILLS SCHOOL (THE) (rated 6.6/10, 1.0 miles away, in nearby Little Neck), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Bellerose, see our Bellerose schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.2 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| QUEENS HIGH SCHOOL OF TEACHING LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES Bellerose | 0.1 mi | 8.4 |
| PS/IS 266 Bellerose | 0.1 mi | 5.7 |
| NEW YORK CITY CHILDREN'S CENTER Bellerose | 0.1 mi | — |
| PS 23 AT QUEENS CHILDREN CENTER Bellerose | 0.1 mi | 3.4 |
| PS 186 CASTLEWOOD Bellerose | 0.5 mi | 6.5 |
| PS 224 Bellerose | 0.5 mi | 5.1 |
| YESHIVA HAR TORAH Bellerose | 0.6 mi | 4.5 |
| PS Q811 Little Neck | 0.8 mi | 3.9 |
| PS 18 WINCHESTER Queens Village | 0.9 mi | 7.3 |
| IRWIN ALTMAN MIDDLE SCHOOL 172 Floral Park | 0.8 mi | 7.0 |
| OUR LADY OF THE SNOWS CATHOLIC ACADEMY Floral Park | 0.8 mi | 5.7 |
| PS 221 NORTH HILLS SCHOOL (THE) Little Neck | 1.0 mi | 6.6 |
| PS 133 Bellerose | 1.0 mi | 6.1 |
| MARTIN VAN BUREN HIGH SCHOOL Queens Village | 1.0 mi | 7.1 |
| BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL Queens Village | 1.0 mi | 6.8 |
| JAMES J AMBROSE SCHOOL (THE) Floral Park | 0.9 mi | 8.1 |
| PS 213 CARL ULLMAN SCHOOL (THE) Bayside | 1.0 mi | 6.1 |
| PS 33 EDWARD M FUNK Queens Village | 1.2 mi | 5.4 |
| JHS 67 LOUIS PASTEUR Little Neck | 1.3 mi | 8.0 |
| PS 191 MAYFLOWER Floral Park | 1.2 mi | 6.3 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 11426 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$107,591
Median Home Value
$676,100
Median Rent
$2,158/mo
Population
19,638
College Educated
43.8%
Homeownership
70.2%
Avg Commute
39 min
Poverty Rate
7.1%
Median Age
46.4
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| ALBANY AVENUE SCHOOL Lindenhurst, NY | 6.1 |
| ANDREW T MORROW SCHOOL Islandia, NY | 6.1 |
| BRONX CHARTER SCHOOL FOR EXCELLENCE Bronx, NY | 6.1 |
| BROOK AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Bay Shore, NY | 6.1 |
| CHURCH STREET SCHOOL White Plains, NY | 6.1 |
| CORDELLO AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Central Islip, NY | 6.1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Ps/is 208
What grades does Ps/is 208 serve?
Ps/is 208 serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Ps/is 208?
Ps/is 208 has an enrollment of approximately 597 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps/is 208?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps/is 208 is 11.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ps/is 208 rank in NY?
Ps/is 208 ranks #2,491 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Ps/is 208's MySchoolScout rating?
Ps/is 208 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Ps/is 208?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ps/is 208 has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Ps/is 208 a charter school?
No, Ps/is 208 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ps/is 208 a Title I school?
No, Ps/is 208 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ps/is 208?
57.3% of students at Ps/is 208 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 597
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 53
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 57.3%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Queens County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.5%
- Phone
- (718) 468-6420
Resources & Links
District
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #29- District Enrollment
- 23,648
- Schools in District
- 46
- District Rank
- #22 of 46
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