PS/IS 208

PS/IS 208 is a public elementary school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #29 school district, located in BELLEROSE, NY with about 706 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 49 teachers, PS/IS 208 has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

PS/IS 208, also known as the Elaine Gold School, is a public Pre-K through 8th-grade school located in Bellerose, Queens. Serving a diverse student population, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to providing a continuous educational experience that bridges the gap between early childhood and early adolescence. The school’s environment is generally focused on fostering academic growth while maintaining a community-centered atmosphere that prioritizes student well-being and social-emotional development.

Academically, PS/IS 208 follows the New York City Department of Education curriculum, emphasizing core subjects like literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. The school is known for its efforts to integrate technology into the classroom and offers various extracurricular activities, clubs, and support services designed to meet the varying needs of its students. As a school that spans from the early years through middle school, it focuses on preparing students for the transition to high school, aiming to build a strong foundation of both knowledge and character within its local Bellerose community.

For more information, contact PS/IS 208 at (718) 468-6420 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.