PS 8 SHIRLEE SOLOMON
PS 8 SHIRLEE SOLOMON is a public elementary school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #31 school district, located in STATEN ISLAND, NY with about 602 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 36 teachers, PS 8 SHIRLEE SOLOMON has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.
P.S. 8, officially known as the Shirlee Solomon School, is a public elementary school serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade in the Great Kills neighborhood of Staten Island. Located at 112 Lindenwood Road, the school is situated in a quiet residential area and is a long-standing fixture of the District 31 community. It is known for maintaining a traditional neighborhood school environment that prioritizes academic fundamentals while fostering a supportive atmosphere for its diverse student body.
The school is generally recognized for its focus on character development and community involvement, often engaging families through various extracurricular activities and school events. Like many schools in the New York City Department of Education system, P.S. 8 emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum that includes core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, alongside physical education and arts programming. The school’s mission centers on providing a nurturing learning environment that encourages students to achieve their personal best and prepare for middle school transitions.
For more information, contact PS 8 SHIRLEE SOLOMON at (718) 356-2800 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
STATEN ISLAND, NY 10308-2798
(718) 356-2800
PS 8 SHIRLEE SOLOMON is a public school in STATEN ISLAND, NY with about 602 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New York
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #31
- Total Students:
- 602
- Teachers:
- 36.02
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 602 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending PS 8 SHIRLEE SOLOMON is predominantly White, representing about 73% of the student body.
- White
- 73.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 15.3%
- Asian
- 9.0%
- Black or African American
- 1.3%
- Two or more races
- 1.2%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 46.7%
- Male
- 53.3%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.