FUTURE LEADERS INSTITUTE CHARTER SCHOOL

FUTURE LEADERS INSTITUTE CHARTER SCHOOL is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the FUTURE LEADERS INSTITUTE CHARTER SCHOOL school district, located in NEW YORK, NY with about 361 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th 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, FUTURE LEADERS INSTITUTE CHARTER SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.

FUTURE LEADERS INSTITUTE CHARTER SCHOOL (FLI), located in the Harlem neighborhood of New York City, is a K-8 public charter school dedicated to providing a rigorous academic foundation rooted in the values of leadership, character, and community service. The school operates with a mission to prepare students for success in competitive high schools and beyond by fostering a culture of high expectations, intellectual curiosity, and personal responsibility. By integrating a challenging curriculum with a strong focus on social-emotional development, FLI aims to equip its students—often referred to as "scholars"—with the tools necessary to navigate and contribute positively to a complex, global society.

Beyond academics, the school emphasizes a holistic approach to education that prioritizes the "whole child." The school’s identity is built around the philosophy that leadership is a skill that can be taught and refined, encouraging students to take ownership of their learning and act as agents of change within their neighborhood and the broader city. With its strategic location on 122nd Street, FLI serves as a vital educational resource in its community, emphasizing small class sizes and a supportive, structured environment that encourages collaboration between educators, students, and families to ensure long-term student achievement.

For more information, contact FUTURE LEADERS INSTITUTE CHARTER SCHOOL at (212) 678-2868 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.