Teaneck Community Charter school

www.tccsnj.org

Charter School 377 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Teaneck Community Charter School (TCCS) is a public charter school serving students in grades K–8 in Teaneck, New Jersey. Founded on the principles of small class sizes and a community-centered approach, the school emphasizes an integrated curriculum that encourages active student participation. By fostering a close-knit environment, TCCS aims to bridge the gap between traditional classroom instruction and experiential learning, focusing on both academic excellence and the social-emotional development of its students.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to diversity and its philosophy of "community as curriculum," which encourages students to engage with the world around them through service learning and collaborative projects. TCCS operates with a high degree of autonomy, allowing it to implement unique educational programs that prioritize critical thinking and problem-solving. As a tuition-free public school, it functions as a popular alternative for local families seeking a more personalized educational experience than what might be found in a traditional district setting.

377

Total Students

30.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

20.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Teaneck Community Charter school
Demographic	Student Count
White	71
Hispanic	119
Black	112
Asian	41
Two or More	27
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
119 (31.6%)
Black
112 (29.7%)
White
71 (18.8%)
Asian
41 (10.9%)
Two or More
27 (7.2%)
American Indian
6 (1.6%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3%)

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:	Teaneck Community Charter School
Phone:	(201)833-9600
Website:	http://www.tccsnj.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	377
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.6
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	70
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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 45

Grade 1 45

Grade 2 45

Grade 3 45

Grade 4 45

Grade 5 45

Grade 6 36

Grade 7 36

Grade 8 35