PS 8 ISSAC VARIAN
PS 8 ISSAC VARIAN is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #10 school district, located in BRONX, NY with about 1,005 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 76 teachers, PS 8 ISSAC VARIAN has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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 Isaac Varian, located at 3010 Briggs Avenue in the Bedford Park section of the Bronx, is a public elementary school serving students in grades Pre-K through 5. As part of the New York City Department of Education’s District 10, the school is situated in a densely populated neighborhood, often acting as a key educational anchor for the local community. The school is known for its historic building, which features a traditional architectural style that has served students in the Bronx for many decades.
Academically, P.S. 8 strives to foster a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core subjects like literacy and mathematics while promoting social-emotional development. The school typically offers a variety of programs designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body, including English Language Learner (ELL) support and services for students with disabilities. By prioritizing inclusive education and community engagement, P.S. 8 Isaac Varian aims to prepare its young learners for success in middle school and beyond, maintaining a focus on both academic achievement and the cultivation of a positive school culture.
For more information, contact PS 8 ISSAC VARIAN at (718) 584-3043 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
BRONX, NY 10458-1699
(718) 584-3043
PS 8 ISSAC VARIAN is a public Title I school in BRONX, NY with about 1,005 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New York
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #10
- Total Students:
- 1,005
- Teachers:
- 76.03
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide 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 1,005 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending PS 8 ISSAC VARIAN is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 80% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 80.1%
- Black or African American
- 7.9%
- White
- 6.4%
- Asian
- 4.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.9%
- Two or more races
- 0.4%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 47.7%
- Male
- 52.3%
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.