FAMILY LIFE ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL II

www.flacsnyc.com

Charter School 858 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Family Life Academy Charter School II (FLACS II) is a tuition-free public charter school located in the Mott Haven neighborhood of the Bronx. Serving students in grades K-8, the school is part of the FLACS network, which is rooted in a philosophy that emphasizes high academic standards, strong character development, and deep community involvement. The school focuses on creating a nurturing environment where students are encouraged to become active learners and responsible citizens, with a mission to prepare them for success in college and beyond.

A defining characteristic of FLACS II is its commitment to the "educational excellence for all" model, which integrates rigorous instruction with a focus on social-emotional growth. The school prioritizes a partnership with families, viewing them as essential collaborators in the educational process. By fostering a culture of mutual respect and high expectations, FLACS II aims to bridge the achievement gap for students in the Bronx, providing them with the tools and critical thinking skills necessary to thrive in a global society.

858

Total Students

46.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

92.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for FAMILY LIFE ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL II
Demographic	Student Count
White	5
Hispanic	625
Black	223
Asian	1
Two or More	2
American Indian	2

Hispanic
625 (72.8%)
Black
223 (26.0%)
White
5 (0.6%)
Two or More
2 (0.2%)
American Indian
2 (0.2%)
Asian
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:	FAMILY LIFE ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL II
Phone:	(718)665-2805
Website:	http://www.flacsnyc.com
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	858
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	782
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* 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 25

Grade 1 36

Grade 2 44

Grade 3 48

Grade 4 45

Grade 5 49

Grade 6 212

Grade 7 197

Grade 8 202