EMILY WARREN ROEBLING SCHOOL (THE)
570 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
School Overview
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.
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.
570
Total Students
37.5
Full-Time Teachers
15.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 400 |
| Hispanic | 53 |
| Black | 16 |
| Asian | 42 |
| Two or More | 56 |
| American Indian | 2 |
| Pacific Islander | 1 |
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White400 (70.2 %)
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Two or More56 (9.8 %)
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Hispanic53 (9.3 %)
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Asian42 (7.4 %)
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Black16 (2.8 %)
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American Indian2 (0.4 %)
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Pacific Islander1 (0.2 %)
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 #13 |
| Phone: | (718)834-6740 |
| Website: | http://www.ps8brooklyn.org |
| Grade Range: | K - 5th |
| Total Students: | 570 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 37.5 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 15.2 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 65 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 8 |
Grades Taught
Kindergarten
114
Grade 1
110
Grade 2
110
Grade 3
70
Grade 4
81
Grade 5
85
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 114 |
| Grade 1 | 110 |
| Grade 2 | 110 |
| Grade 3 | 70 |
| Grade 4 | 81 |
| Grade 5 | 85 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 294 | 51.6% |
| Male | 276 | 48.4% |
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