BRONX CHARTER SCHOOL FOR BETTER LEARNING

BRONX CHARTER SCHOOL FOR BETTER LEARNING is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the BRONX CHARTER SCHOOL FOR BETTER LEARNING school district, located in BRONX, NY with about 537 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 48 teachers, BRONX CHARTER SCHOOL FOR BETTER LEARNING has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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 BRONX CHARTER SCHOOL FOR BETTER LEARNING (BBL) is a tuition-free public charter school serving students in grades K–5. Located in the Baychester section of the Bronx, the school is founded on the educational philosophy of the "Subordination of Teaching to Learning." This approach prioritizes student-led discovery, encouraging children to think critically, solve problems, and take ownership of their academic journey rather than relying solely on direct instruction. By creating a nurturing and intellectually stimulating environment, the school aims to foster both high academic achievement and a lifelong love of learning.

Beyond its focus on core academics, the school emphasizes the development of the "whole child" through a structured, respectful community. BBL maintains a strong commitment to parent involvement and community engagement, viewing the relationship between home and school as vital to student success. The curriculum is designed to be rigorous yet accessible, ensuring that students develop strong foundational skills in literacy and mathematics while benefiting from a culture that values curiosity, resilience, and personal responsibility.

For more information, contact BRONX CHARTER SCHOOL FOR BETTER LEARNING at (718) 655-6660 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

3740 BAYCHESTER AVE ANNEX
BRONX, NY 10466-5031
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BRONX CHARTER SCHOOL FOR BETTER LEARNING is a public Title I Charter school in BRONX, NY with about 537 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New York

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Yes
STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK CHARTER SCHOOLS INSTITUTE
Total Students:
537
Teachers:
48.41
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide eligible-Title I targeted assistance program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th 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 537 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending BRONX CHARTER SCHOOL FOR BETTER LEARNING is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 86% of the student body.

Black or African American
85.7%
Hispanic/Latino
10.1%
White
1.5%
Asian
1.1%
Two or more races
0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
52.0%
Male
48.0%

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.