TEACHERS COLLEGE COMMUNITY SCHOOL

TEACHERS COLLEGE COMMUNITY SCHOOL is a public elementary school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 5 school district, located in NEW YORK, NY with about 285 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. With about 19 teachers, TEACHERS COLLEGE COMMUNITY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

The TEACHERS COLLEGE COMMUNITY SCHOOL (TCCS), located at 168 Morningside Avenue in Harlem, is a unique Pre-K through 8th-grade public school established through a collaboration between Teachers College, Columbia University, and the New York City Department of Education. Founded in 2011, the school is designed as a laboratory for innovative educational practices. By bridging the gap between academic research and classroom application, TCCS aims to provide a high-quality, inquiry-based curriculum that prepares students to be critical thinkers and engaged members of their local and global communities.

Beyond its academic focus, TCCS is deeply rooted in the surrounding Harlem neighborhood, emphasizing a "community school" model that integrates family support and community involvement into the daily life of the institution. The school leverages its partnership with Teachers College to provide students with access to specialized resources, enrichment programs, and a highly collaborative teaching environment. Through its mission to foster "equity and excellence," TCCS strives to create a diverse and inclusive learning space that supports the intellectual, social, and emotional development of every student.

For more information, contact TEACHERS COLLEGE COMMUNITY SCHOOL at (212) 316-8080 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

168 MORNINGSIDE AVE
NEW YORK, NY 10027
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TEACHERS COLLEGE COMMUNITY SCHOOL is a public school in NEW YORK, NY with about 285 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New York

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
285
Teachers:
19.01
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 285 students

Hispanic/Latino
39.6%
Black or African American
36.1%
White
14.7%
Two or more races
5.6%
Asian
2.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.1%

Female
54.4%
Male
45.6%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.