BRONX CHARTER SCHOOL FOR EXCELLENCE

1960 BENEDICT AVE
BRONX, NY 10462

www.bronxexcellence.org

Charter School 792 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

The Bronx Charter School for Excellence (BCSE) is a high-performing, tuition-free public charter school network serving students in the Bronx, New York. Founded on the principle of providing a rigorous academic environment, the school focuses on closing the achievement gap for students in underserved communities. Its educational model emphasizes a structured approach to learning, prioritizing high standards in literacy, mathematics, and critical thinking to prepare students for college and career readiness.

Beyond core academics, the school places a significant focus on character development and community involvement. BCSE creates a culture of "excellence" by integrating small class sizes, extended school days, and a comprehensive enrichment program that includes the arts and technology. By fostering a collaborative partnership between families, faculty, and students, the school aims to instill a lifelong love of learning and provide the tools necessary for its graduates to become responsible and successful global citizens.

792

Total Students

38.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

90.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BRONX CHARTER SCHOOL FOR EXCELLENCE
Demographic	Student Count
White	6
Hispanic	221
Black	188
Asian	364
Two or More	4
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	5

Asian
364 (46.0 %)
Hispanic
221 (27.9 %)
Black
188 (23.7 %)
White
6 (0.8 %)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.6 %)
Two or More
4 (0.5 %)
American Indian
4 (0.5 %)

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 EXCELLENCE
Phone:	(718)828-7301
Website:	http://www.bronxexcellence.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	792
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	690
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	30

* 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 91

Grade 1 88

Grade 2 91

Grade 3 85

Grade 4 86

Grade 5 90

Grade 6 88

Grade 7 84

Grade 8 89