Archer Elementary School

Archer Elementary School, serving Pre-K through 5th grade in the Bronx's Soundview neighborhood, is known for its welcoming environment and high expectations for students. The school serves a high-needs population, reflected in its elevated percentages of students in temporary housing, those eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, English Language Learners, and students with disabilities. While ELA and Math proficiency rates are below the citywide 25th percentile, indicating an area for growth, the school boasts an excellent 0% suspension rate. Parents express very high satisfaction, with nearly all positive responses on recent surveys. The school offers a rich array of programs, including specialized science labs, a music curriculum, and developmental play centers. Distinctive initiatives like "Archer Achievers" provide individualized academic pathways and mentorship, while the "Archer Shakespeareans" program engages older students in annual rock productions of Shakespeare classics. The campus, which shares a building with other schools, also features a new "Digital Discovery Lab" for computer coding and engineering. The school maintains small average class sizes, contributing to a supportive learning atmosphere.