PS 8 ROBERT FULTON

PS 8 ROBERT FULTON is a public elementary school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #13 school district, located in BROOKLYN, NY with about 916 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 57 teachers, PS 8 ROBERT FULTON 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.

PS 8 ROBERT FULTON, located in the historic Brooklyn Heights neighborhood, is a highly regarded public elementary school serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. Known for its strong sense of community and academic rigor, the school benefits from an active and engaged parent body that contributes significantly to the school’s extracurricular offerings and enrichment programs. Its location on Hicks Street places it at the heart of a diverse and affluent community, which is reflected in the school's commitment to creating an inclusive environment that prepares students for success in middle school and beyond.

Academically, PS 8 is recognized for its balanced approach to education, emphasizing both core subjects like literacy and mathematics and the development of the "whole child" through arts and social-emotional learning. The school is often praised for its dedicated teaching staff and its focus on fostering critical thinking and collaborative skills. As a cornerstone of the Brooklyn Heights educational landscape, PS 8 remains a sought-after institution that blends traditional pedagogical values with modern instructional practices to meet the needs of its diverse student population.

For more information, contact PS 8 ROBERT FULTON at (718) 834-6740 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.