GRAND CONCOURSE ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL
GRAND CONCOURSE ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the GRAND CONCOURSE ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL school district, located in BRONX, NY with about 562 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th 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 41 teachers, GRAND CONCOURSE ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.
GRAND CONCOURSE ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL (GCACS), located in the Bronx, is a tuition-free public charter school dedicated to providing a rigorous academic environment for students in grades K-8. Founded on the principle that all children can succeed when provided with high expectations and a supportive community, the school emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum that balances core subjects—such as English Language Arts and Mathematics—with enrichment programs designed to foster critical thinking and social-emotional growth. By maintaining smaller class sizes and a structured, disciplined atmosphere, the academy strives to bridge achievement gaps and prepare its diverse student body for success in high-performing high schools and beyond.
Beyond its academic focus, GCACS is known for its strong emphasis on community involvement and character development. The school works closely with families to cultivate a collaborative partnership, ensuring that students feel empowered to take ownership of their learning. By integrating technology into the classroom and offering various extracurricular opportunities, Grand Concourse Academy aims to develop well-rounded, lifelong learners who are equipped with the skills necessary to thrive in an increasingly complex world. Their commitment to excellence and accountability has made them a notable fixture in the Bronx educational landscape, consistently prioritizing the individual potential of every student.
For more information, contact GRAND CONCOURSE ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL at (718) 684-6505 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
BRONX, NY 10465
(718) 684-6505
http://www.gcacs.org
GRAND CONCOURSE ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL is a public Title I Charter school in BRONX, NY with about 562 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New York
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
-
Yes
STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK CHARTER SCHOOLS INSTITUTE - District:
- GRAND CONCOURSE ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL
- Total Students:
- 562
- Teachers:
- 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 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 562 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 57.7%
- Black or African American
- 34.9%
- Asian
- 3.4%
- White
- 2.0%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.1%
- Two or more races
- 0.7%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.4%
- Female
- 52.7%
- Male
- 47.3%
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.