BRONX CHARTER SCHOOL FOR EXCELLENCE 3

www.excellencecommunityschools.org

Charter School 512 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Bronx Charter School for Excellence 3 (BCSE 3) is a tuition-free public charter school located in the Wakefield neighborhood of the Bronx. As part of the wider Excellence Community Schools network, the institution operates on a rigorous academic model that emphasizes high standards in literacy, mathematics, and critical thinking. The school serves elementary-aged students with a mission to close the achievement gap by providing a structured, supportive environment that prepares children for long-term academic success in competitive middle and high school programs.

The school’s pedagogical approach is characterized by a "no-excuses" philosophy, which focuses on small class sizes, data-driven instruction, and a strong emphasis on character development. Beyond core academics, BCSE 3 integrates enrichment activities to foster well-rounded student growth and maintains a close partnership with families to ensure consistent support. By fostering a culture of high expectations and community accountability, the school aims to equip students with the skills and discipline necessary to excel in college and beyond.

512

Total Students

26.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

81.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BRONX CHARTER SCHOOL FOR EXCELLENCE 3
Demographic	Student Count
White	3
Hispanic	125
Black	370
Asian	8
Two or More	2
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

Black
370 (72.3%)
Hispanic
125 (24.4%)
Asian
8 (1.6%)
White
3 (0.6%)
Two or More
2 (0.4%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4%)

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 3
Phone:	(718)882-0231
Website:	http://www.excellencecommunityschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	512
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	404
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* 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 61

Grade 1 63

Grade 2 57

Grade 3 62

Grade 4 61

Grade 5 64

Grade 6 56

Grade 7 53

Grade 8 35