URBAN SCHOLARS COMMUNITY SCHOOL

325 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

325

Total Students

32.5

Full-Time Teachers

10.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

88.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for URBAN SCHOLARS COMMUNITY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	200
Black	112
Asian	2
Two or More	4
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
200 (61.5 %)
Black
112 (34.5 %)
Two or More
4 (1.2 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.9 %)
White
2 (0.6 %)
Asian
2 (0.6 %)
American Indian
2 (0.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #12
Phone:	(718)842-8133
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	325
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	285
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 22

Kindergarten 46

Grade 1 49

Grade 2 37

Grade 3 51

Grade 4 59

Grade 5 61