Atlantic Community Charter School

112 South New York Rd
Galloway, NJ 08205

www.atlanticcommunitycharter.com/

Charter School 330 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Atlantic Community Charter School (ACCS), located in Galloway, New Jersey, is a tuition-free public charter school serving students in grades Kindergarten through 8th grade. The school operates with a mission centered on providing a rigorous, student-centered academic environment that emphasizes both core curriculum standards and the development of the "whole child." By focusing on personalized learning paths, ACCS aims to bridge achievement gaps and foster a sense of community among its diverse student body, ensuring that each student receives the individual attention necessary to succeed in their educational journey.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Atlantic Community Charter School places a significant emphasis on character education and social-emotional learning. The school encourages active parental involvement and community partnerships to create a supportive network for its students. With a curriculum designed to prepare students for the demands of high school and beyond, ACCS strives to cultivate critical thinking, creativity, and a lifelong commitment to learning within a safe and inclusive school culture.

330

Total Students

36.1

Full-Time Teachers

9.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

94.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Atlantic Community Charter School
Demographic	Student Count
White	12
Hispanic	84
Black	221
Asian	7
Two or More	6

Black
221 (67.0 %)
Hispanic
84 (25.5 %)
White
12 (3.6 %)
Asian
7 (2.1 %)
Two or More
6 (1.8 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Atlantic Community Charter School
Phone:	(609)428-4300
Website:	http://www.atlanticcommunitycharter.com/
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	330
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.1
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	293
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* 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

Kindergarten 41

Grade 1 38

Grade 2 42

Grade 3 36

Grade 4 32

Grade 5 46

Grade 6 34

Grade 7 34

Grade 8 27