PS 8 ISAAC VARIAN

www.ps8lions.com

672 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

672

Total Students

48.9

Full-Time Teachers

13.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

82.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 8 ISAAC VARIAN
Demographic	Student Count
White	39
Hispanic	521
Black	43
Asian	57
Two or More	3
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
521 (77.5 %)
Asian
57 (8.5 %)
Black
43 (6.4 %)
White
39 (5.8 %)
American Indian
6 (0.9 %)
Two or More
3 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.4 %)

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 #10
Phone:	(718)584-3043
Website:	http://www.ps8lions.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	672
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	48.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	548
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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 33

Kindergarten 72

Grade 1 104

Grade 2 115

Grade 3 120

Grade 4 100

Grade 5 125

Ungraded 3

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for PS 8 ISAAC VARIAN
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	33
Kindergarten	72
Grade 1	104
Grade 2	115
Grade 3	120
Grade 4	100
Grade 5	125
Ungraded	3

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for PS 8 ISAAC VARIAN
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	326	48.5%
Male	346	51.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)

GIRLS PREPARATORY CHARTER SCHOOL OF THE BRONX II

Charter School 139 Students

441 E 148TH ST
BRONX, NY 10455 (0.1 miles away)

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd