PS 8 LUIS BELLIARD

354 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

PS 8 Luis Belliard, located at 465 W 167th Street in the Washington Heights neighborhood of Manhattan, is a public elementary school serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of New York City Public Schools, the school operates within District 6 and is committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive, and academically rigorous environment for its diverse student body. The school is named in honor of Luis Belliard, a community activist and leader who was instrumental in advocating for the needs and rights of the local Latino community.

The school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience that balances core academic subjects like literacy and mathematics with social-emotional learning. PS 8 is known for its strong community ties, often serving as a hub for local families, and it frequently incorporates cultural programming to reflect the rich heritage of the neighborhood. By focusing on individualized instruction and collaborative partnerships between teachers, parents, and community stakeholders, PS 8 Luis Belliard aims to prepare its students for success in middle school and beyond while nurturing their development as engaged, responsible citizens.

354

Total Students

23.8

Full-Time Teachers

14.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

92.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 8 LUIS BELLIARD
Demographic	Student Count
White	15
Hispanic	315
Black	15
Asian	2
Two or More	4
American Indian	3

Hispanic
315 (89.0%)
White
15 (4.2%)
Black
15 (4.2%)
Two or More
4 (1.1%)
American Indian
3 (0.8%)
Asian
2 (0.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 6
Phone:	(212)928-4157
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	354
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	326
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 61

Kindergarten 48

Grade 1 46

Grade 2 47

Grade 3 52

Grade 4 48

Grade 5 51

Ungraded 1