BEGINNING WITH CHILDREN CHARTER SCHOOL II

www.bwccs2.org

Charter School 597 Students

Other K - 9th

School Overview

Beginning with Children Charter School II (BwCCS 2), located in the Williamsburg/Bed-Stuy area of Brooklyn, is a public charter school serving students in grades K-8. Founded on the principle that all children deserve an excellent education regardless of their zip code, the school is part of the Beginning with Children Foundation network. It is known for its commitment to a "whole-child" approach, which balances rigorous academic standards with a focus on character development, social-emotional learning, and community involvement.

The school is structured to foster a collaborative environment, emphasizing strong partnerships between educators, families, and the local community. BwCCS 2 utilizes an extended school day and year to provide students with more time for core academic instruction, as well as enrichment programs that include the arts, technology, and extracurricular activities. By prioritizing a supportive culture and high expectations, the school aims to prepare its students not only for success in competitive high schools but also for long-term engagement as responsible, global citizens.

597

Total Students

42.7

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

122.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BEGINNING WITH CHILDREN CHARTER SCHOOL II
Demographic	Student Count
White	12
Hispanic	459
Black	116
Asian	3
Two or More	5
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
459 (76.9 %)
Black
116 (19.4 %)
White
12 (2.0 %)
Two or More
5 (0.8 %)
Asian
3 (0.5 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	BEGINNING WITH CHILDREN CHARTER SCHOOL II
Phone:	(718)302-7700
Website:	http://www.bwccs2.org
Grade Range:	K - 9th
Total Students:	597
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	713
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* 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 58

Grade 1 53

Grade 2 54

Grade 3 52

Grade 4 49

Grade 5 51

Grade 6 66

Grade 7 60

Grade 8 61

Grade 9 93