PS 8 ISAAC VARIAN

www.ps8lions.com

600 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.

600

Total Students

52.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

92.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 8 ISAAC VARIAN
Demographic	Student Count
White	26
Hispanic	470
Black	47
Asian	48
Two or More	2
American Indian	7

Hispanic
470 (78.3%)
Asian
48 (8.0%)
Black
47 (7.8%)
White
26 (4.3%)
American Indian
7 (1.2%)
Two or More
2 (0.3%)

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:	600
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	52.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.5
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 31

Kindergarten 82

Grade 1 88

Grade 2 75

Grade 3 92

Grade 4 115

Grade 5 116

Ungraded 1