BROOKLYN CHARTER SCHOOL (THE)

(718)302-2085

www.brooklyncharter.org

Charter School 203 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

The Brooklyn Charter School, located in the Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood of Brooklyn, is a K-5 public charter school that emphasizes a comprehensive, inquiry-based approach to education. Established in 2000, it is one of the oldest charter schools in New York City. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive community environment, focusing on small class sizes and a curriculum that integrates academic rigor with social-emotional development. Their educational philosophy is centered on the belief that children learn best through active exploration and meaningful connections to their local community.

In addition to its core academic program, The Brooklyn Charter School places a strong emphasis on family involvement and holistic student growth. The school offers a variety of enrichment activities—such as arts and physical education—designed to cultivate well-rounded students. By maintaining a focus on individualized instruction and collaborative partnerships between teachers, parents, and students, the school aims to prepare its graduates for success in middle school and beyond while nurturing a lifelong love for learning.

203

Total Students

N/A

Full-Time Teachers

N/A

Student/Teacher Ratio

89.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BROOKLYN CHARTER SCHOOL (THE)
Demographic	Student Count
White	3
Hispanic	53
Black	144
Asian	1
Two or More	2

Black
144 (70.9%)
Hispanic
53 (26.1%)
White
3 (1.5%)
Two or More
2 (1.0%)
Asian
1 (0.5%)

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:	BROOKLYN CHARTER SCHOOL (THE)
Phone:	(718)302-2085
Website:	http://www.brooklyncharter.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	203
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	N/A
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	N/A
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	181
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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 40

Grade 1 41

Grade 2 33

Grade 3 27

Grade 4 28

Grade 5 34