ROOSEVELT CHILDREN'S ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL

www.rcacs.org

Charter School 730 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Roosevelt Children’s Academy Charter School (RCACS) is a tuition-free public charter school located in Roosevelt, New York, serving students in grades K–8. Established with a mission to provide a rigorous academic environment, the school focuses on closing the achievement gap by maintaining high expectations for all scholars. Its curriculum is designed to foster both intellectual growth and character development, emphasizing core subjects while preparing students for success in competitive high school programs and beyond.

The school is known for its structured educational approach, which typically includes an extended school day and year to maximize learning time. By prioritizing data-driven instruction and a supportive community culture, RCACS aims to equip its diverse student body with the fundamental skills and values necessary for academic excellence. Through its commitment to high standards and intensive student support, the academy serves as a significant educational resource for families within the Roosevelt community.

730

Total Students

41.6

Full-Time Teachers

17.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

62.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ROOSEVELT CHILDREN'S ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	4
Hispanic	305
Black	417
Asian	3
American Indian	1

Black
417 (57.1 %)
Hispanic
305 (41.8 %)
White
4 (0.5 %)
Asian
3 (0.4 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

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:	ROOSEVELT CHILDREN'S ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL
Phone:	(516)867-6202
Website:	http://www.rcacs.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	730
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	447
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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 83

Grade 1 97

Grade 2 98

Grade 3 93

Grade 4 75

Grade 5 65

Grade 6 63

Grade 7 79

Grade 8 77