IS 7 ELIAS BERNSTEIN

1270 HUGUENOT AVE
STATEN ISLAND, NY 10312

www.is7vikings.org

1,177 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

I.S. 7, officially known as the Elias Bernstein School, is a public middle school located in the Huguenot neighborhood of Staten Island, New York. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is part of the New York City Department of Education’s District 31. It is a well-established local institution known for its focus on providing a structured academic environment for pre-teens and early adolescents in the South Shore area.

Academically, the school offers a standard middle school curriculum that includes core subjects such as English Language Arts, mathematics, science, and social studies, often supplemented by elective courses and enrichment programs. I.S. 7 is recognized for its commitment to student development through various extracurricular activities, clubs, and sports programs that encourage social growth alongside academic achievement. As a community-oriented school, it serves as a central hub for families in the 10312 zip code, striving to prepare its students for the transition to high school through a blend of rigorous instruction and supportive educational services.

1,177

Total Students

82.1

Full-Time Teachers

14.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

48.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for IS 7 ELIAS BERNSTEIN
Demographic	Student Count
White	790
Hispanic	135
Black	9
Asian	218
Two or More	24
American Indian	1

White
790 (67.1%)
Asian
218 (18.5%)
Hispanic
135 (11.5%)
Two or More
24 (2.0%)
Black
9 (0.8%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle 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 #31
Phone:	(718)697-8488
Website:	http://www.is7vikings.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,177
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	82.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	503
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	67

* 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

Grade 6 367

Grade 7 396

Grade 8 413

Ungraded 1