BRONX CHARTER SCHOOL FOR CHILDREN

www.tbcsc.org

Charter School 524 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

The Bronx Charter School for Children (TBCSC) is a tuition-free public charter school located in the Mott Haven neighborhood of the Bronx. Serving students in grades K–5, the school is founded on the philosophy that all children can achieve academic excellence when provided with a supportive, rigorous, and culturally responsive learning environment. By emphasizing high expectations and small class sizes, TBCSC aims to close the achievement gap and prepare its students for success in competitive middle schools and beyond.

The school’s curriculum is characterized by a focus on literacy, critical thinking, and social-emotional development. TBCSC places a strong emphasis on community involvement, often fostering a close-knit partnership between families, educators, and students. Beyond standard core subjects, the school integrates enrichment programs to ensure a well-rounded education. By cultivating a positive school culture that values both personal character and intellectual curiosity, The Bronx Charter School for Children seeks to empower its students to become confident, lifelong learners and active participants in their community.

524

Total Students

42.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

84.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BRONX CHARTER SCHOOL FOR CHILDREN
Demographic	Student Count
White	4
Hispanic	374
Black	133
Asian	1
Two or More	8
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
374 (71.4 %)
Black
133 (25.4 %)
Two or More
8 (1.5 %)
White
4 (0.8 %)
American Indian
3 (0.6 %)
Asian
1 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	BRONX CHARTER SCHOOL FOR CHILDREN
Phone:	(718)402-3300
Website:	http://www.tbcsc.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	524
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	440
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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

Kindergarten 44

Grade 1 75

Grade 2 49

Grade 3 54

Grade 4 66

Grade 5 61

Grade 6 63

Grade 7 58

Grade 8 54