URBAN SCHOLARS COMMUNITY SCHOOL
URBAN SCHOLARS COMMUNITY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #12 school district, located in BRONX, NY with about 263 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. 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 29 teachers, URBAN SCHOLARS COMMUNITY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 9:1. 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.
URBAN SCHOLARS COMMUNITY SCHOOL, located at 1180 Tinton Ave in the Bronx, is a public charter school dedicated to providing a rigorous, college-preparatory education to students in the local community. The school emphasizes a holistic approach to learning, focusing on both academic excellence and the cultivation of strong character. By fostering a supportive and structured environment, the institution aims to empower its students to become critical thinkers and responsible citizens who are prepared to meet the challenges of higher education and beyond.
The school is known for its commitment to small class sizes and personalized instruction, which allows educators to tailor their teaching methods to the specific needs and goals of each student. In addition to a robust core curriculum, Urban Scholars often integrates extracurricular activities and community-based programs that encourage students to engage with their surroundings. By bridging the gap between classroom theory and real-world application, the school strives to close the opportunity gap for Bronx youth, ensuring that every student has the tools and resources necessary to succeed in a global society.
For more information, contact URBAN SCHOLARS COMMUNITY SCHOOL at (718) 842-8133 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
BRONX, NY 10456
(718) 842-8133
URBAN SCHOLARS COMMUNITY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in BRONX, NY with about 263 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New York
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #12
- Total Students:
- 263
- Teachers:
- 29.01
- 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 school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 263 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 52.5%
- Black or African American
- 45.6%
- Asian
- 0.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.8%
- White
- 0.4%
- Female
- 52.1%
- Male
- 47.9%
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.