- Enrollment
- 2,953
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bronx, NY
Ps 8 Isaac Varian
Federal NCES profile for Ps 8 Isaac Varian, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360008702063
👥 S:T ratio 50
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 8 Isaac Varian earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #120 of 184
- schools in Bronx · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.5:1
- students per teacher
- 89.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 8 Isaac Varian has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 8 Isaac Varian ranks #120 of 184 schools in Bronx, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #10 · New York
NCES ID 360008702063 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Ps 8 Isaac Varian held near 650 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 48.9 → 51.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-22 students YoY 360008702063 · Bronx, NY Other · MID · TRAD
600 enr · 12.5:1 · 89.6% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Bronx High School of Science (the) (2,953 students)
Ps 8 Isaac Varian held near 650 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount). Teacher FTE added 48.9 → 51.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 8 Isaac Varian in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bronx High Sch
Bronx High School of Science (the)
2,953 students
- Riverdale/King
Riverdale/Kingsbridge Academy (Ms/Hs 141)
1,383 students
- Dewitt Clinton
Dewitt Clinton High School
1,212 students
- Ps 86 Kingsbri 1,091
Ps 86 Kingsbridge Heights
1,091 students
- In-Tech Academ 953
In-Tech Academy (Ms/Hs 368)
953 students
- This school 600
Ps 8 Isaac Varian
600 students
What this shows Ps 8 Isaac Varian reports 600 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 8 Isaac Varian compares
Ps 8 Isaac Varian held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.5:1 | ▲ 6% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.6% | ▲ 59% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 600 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
600
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
89.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% above the New York average of 56.2%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 66% in New York - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
70.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 78.3%
Asian 8.0%
African American 7.8%
White 4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Two or More 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 78.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.2, Ps 8 Isaac Varian is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 8 Isaac Varian Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bronx High School of Science (the) | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riverdale/Kingsbridge Academy (Ms/Hs 141) | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dewitt Clinton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 86 Kingsbridge Heights | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| In-Tech Academy (Ms/Hs 368) | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 8 Isaac Varian's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,383
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,212
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,091
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 953
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~600 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 8 Isaac Varian
How many students attend Ps 8 Isaac Varian?
Ps 8 Isaac Varian has 600 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bronx, NY. CCD year-over-year: 672 (2022-23) → 650 (2023-24), nearly flat (-22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 8 Isaac Varian?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 8 Isaac Varian is 12.5:1, which is 6% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 8 Isaac Varian?
89.6% of students at Ps 8 Isaac Varian are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 8 Isaac Varian?
The largest demographic group at Ps 8 Isaac Varian is Hispanic or Latino at 78.3% of enrollment, in Bronx, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 8 Isaac Varian?
Ps 8 Isaac Varian has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Ps 8 Isaac Varian rank among schools in Bronx?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 8 Isaac Varian ranks #120 of 184 schools in Bronx, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Bronx on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #10?
Besides Ps 8 Isaac Varian, New York City Geographic District #10 also operates Bronx High School of Science (the) (2,953 students), Riverdale/Kingsbridge Academy (Ms/Hs 141) (1,383 students), and Dewitt Clinton High School (1,212 students). See the New York City Geographic District #10 district page for the complete list.