ElemCharterSchool code (DBN) 84X554

Choice Charter School

423 East 138 Street, Bronx
Grades K-5
347-226-9094

About

Choice Charter School serves elementary students in grades K-5 in the Bronx. The school has a small enrollment of 183 students. A high percentage of students, 90.0%, are identified with an Economic Need Index at or above the citywide 75th percentile, and 37.0% have an Individualized Education Program, which is well above the citywide 75th percentile. Academic proficiency in ELA and Math is a concern, with 22.0% and 23.0% of students, respectively, achieving proficiency, both well below the citywide 25th percentile. However, the school reports a 0.0% suspension rate. Parent survey results from 2023-2024 indicate strong satisfaction, with 96% of parents satisfied with their child's education. Parents also report high levels of safety, with 100% stating their child is safe and that safety agents promote a safe environment. Communication and relationships are also highly rated, with 94% of parents reporting staff regularly communicate about learning and 93% saying teachers work closely to meet their child's needs.

Sources (4)

NYC DOE Location Code Generating and Management System (LCGMS) · 2026-27 (export of 2026-08-22)
NYC DOE School Quality Reports and Snapshot, 2024-25 · 2024-25
New York State Education Department School Report Card · 2024-25
NYC School Survey (parent and student responses) · 2023-24

Academics

State test proficiency rates and acceleration.

ELA proficiency

22%

Math proficiency

23%

Proficiency rates are from the Grade 3–8 NYS state test (school-level).

Attendance rate

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Avg class size (general ed)

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Avg class size (ICT)

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Community & climate

Demographics, attendance, school survey results, and DOE quality ratings.

Quality signals

FacultyExcellentAI-estimated

NYC School Survey, 2023-24

This school has no published results in the 2025-26 NYC School Survey. These are its 2023-24 results.

Parent survey · overall positive

89%34% response rate

Teacher survey · overall positive

91%83% response rate

Survey topics, 2023-24

Safety89%city 89%

Teachers · My students are safe…outside around this school.69%
Teachers · My students are safe…traveling between home and this school.81%
Teachers · My students are safe…in the hallways, bathrooms, locker rooms, and cafeteria of this school.100%
Teachers · My students are safe…in my class(es).100%
Teachers · Conflicts are resolved fairly in my school.94%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (89%) is their average, vs 89% citywide.

Bullying prevention74%city 58%

Teachers · At this school students harass, bully, or intimidate other students.74%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (74%) is their average, vs 58% citywide.

Emotional support98%city 84%

Teachers · How many adults at this school…help students develop the skills they need to complete challenging coursework despite obstacles?.95%
Teachers · How many adults at this school…tell their students they believe they can achieve high academic standards?.100%
Teachers · How many adults at this school…teach students how to advocate for themselves?.100%
Teachers · How many adults at this school…recognize disruptive behavior as social-emotional learning opportunities?.95%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (98%) is their average, vs 84% citywide.

Academic expectations88%city 87%

Teachers · In this school, the staff believes that all students can learn, including English language learners (ELLs), Emergent Multilingual Learners (EMLLs), and students with disabilities.100%
Teachers · How many students in your classes…have to work hard to do well?.76%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (88%) is their average, vs 87% citywide.

College & career guidance100%city 90%

Teachers · It’s a priority at this school that adults…provide students with guidance on the high school application process.100%
Teachers · It’s a priority at this school that adults…provide families with guidance on the high school application process.100%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (100%) is their average, vs 90% citywide.

Family outreach98%city 94%

Teachers · At this school…teachers understand families' challenges and concerns.100%
Teachers · At this school…teachers work closely with families to meet students' needs.100%
Teachers · At this school…staff regularly communicate with families about how they can help students learn.100%
Teachers · At this school…school staff value families' race, ethnicity, culture, family structure, and background.100%
Parents · School staff regularly communicate with me about how I can help my child learn.94%
Parents · Teachers work closely with me to meet my child's needs.93%
Parents · My child's school communicates with me in a language that I can understand.100%
Parents · I am greeted warmly when I contact or visit the school.99%
Parents · My child's school will make me aware if there are any concerns about my child’s social or emotional well-being.94%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (98%) is their average, vs 94% citywide.

Parent–teacher trust94%city 95%

Parents · I feel respected by my child's teachers.96%
Parents · Staff at this school work hard to build trusting relationships with parents/guardians like me.91%
Parents · My child's teachers treat me as a partner in educating my child.94%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (94%) is their average, vs 95% citywide.

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Rigorous Instruction

Strong Core Instruction96%city 91%

Teachers · In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to include multiple opportunities for…reading and writing experiences grounded in evidence from text, both literary and informational. [Science].80%
Teachers · In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to include multiple opportunities for…students to interact with complex grade-level text and tasks. [Science].100%
Teachers · In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to include multiple opportunities for…students to engage with texts and tasks reflective of their diverse racial, cultural, and linguistic perspective. [Science].80%
Teachers · In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to include multiple opportunities for…students to engage in meaningful discussion that critically examines topics that connect to the daily lives of students. [Science].100%
Teachers · In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to include multiple opportunities for…creating coherent progressions within the standards from previous grades to current grade to build onto previous learning. [Science].100%
Teachers · In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to include multiple opportunities for…reading and writing experiences grounded in evidence from text, both literary and informational. [ELA].100%
Teachers · In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to include multiple opportunities for…students to interact with complex grade-level text and tasks. [ELA].100%
Teachers · In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to include multiple opportunities for…students to engage with texts and tasks reflective of their diverse racial, cultural, and linguistic perspective. [ELA].100%
Teachers · In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to include multiple opportunities for…students to engage in meaningful discussion that critically examines topics that connect to the daily lives of students. [ELA].100%
Teachers · In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to include multiple opportunities for…focusing deeply on the concepts emphasized in the standards to help students build strong foundations for learning. [ELA].100%
Teachers · In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to include multiple opportunities for…students to interact with complex grade-level text and tasks. [Math].100%
Teachers · In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to include multiple opportunities for…students to engage with texts and tasks reflective of their diverse racial, cultural, and linguistic perspective. [Math].89%
Teachers · In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to include multiple opportunities for…students to engage in meaningful discussion that critically examines topics that connect to the daily lives of students. [Math].100%
Teachers · In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to include multiple opportunities for…focusing deeply on the concepts emphasized in the standards to help students build strong foundations for learning. [Math].100%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (96%) is their average, vs 91% citywide.

Quality of Student Discussion62%city 67%

Teachers · How many students in your classes…build on each other’s ideas during class discussions?.53%
Teachers · How many students in your classes…use data or text references to support their ideas?.63%
Teachers · How many students in your classes…show that they respect each other’s ideas?.68%
Teachers · How many students in your classes…provide constructive feedback to their peers/teachers?.53%
Teachers · How many students in your classes…participate in class discussions at some point?.74%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (62%) is their average, vs 67% citywide.

Collaborative Teachers

Peer Collaboration98%city 87%

Teachers · At this school…the principal/school leader, teachers, and staff collaborate to make this school run effectively.100%
Teachers · At this school…teachers design instructional programs (e.g. lessons, units) together.95%
Teachers · At this school…teachers make a conscious effort to coordinate their teaching with instruction at other grade levels.100%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (98%) is their average, vs 87% citywide.

School Commitment97%city 83%

Teachers · I usually look forward to each working day at this school.100%
Teachers · I would recommend this school to parents/guardians seeking a place for their child.95%
Teachers · I would recommend this school to other teachers as a place to work.95%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (97%) is their average, vs 83% citywide.

Cultural Awareness and Inclusive Classroom Instruction95%city 92%

Teachers · I am able to...receive support around how to incorporate students' cultural and linguistic backgrounds in my practice.89%
Teachers · I am able to...modify instructional activities and materials to meet the developmental needs and learning interests of all my students.95%
Teachers · I am able to...ensure instruction represents multiple perspectives, cultures, and backgrounds.100%
Teachers · I am able to…ensure instruction represents multiple genders, gender identities and expressions and sexual orientations.94%
Teachers · I am able to…ensure instruction represents multiple races and ethnicities.100%
Teachers · I am able to...design appropriate instruction that is matched to students' need (e.g. English language learners (ELLs) or Emergent Multilingual Learners (EMLLs) proficiency and students with disabilities).100%
Teachers · I am able to...apply my knowledge of parents' various cultural backgrounds when collaborating with them regarding their child's educational progress.100%
Teachers · I am able to...develop appropriate Individualized Education Programs for my students with disabilities.100%
Teachers · I am able to...monitor progress on Individualized Education Program goals for my students with disabilities.100%
Teachers · I am able to...distinguish linguistic/cultural differences from learning difficulties.100%
Teachers · I have conversations about race and racism at my school that help me examine my own beliefs around identity.68%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (95%) is their average, vs 92% citywide.

Quality of Professional Development93%city 82%

Teachers · Overall, my professional development experiences this year have...included enough time to think carefully about, try, and evaluate new ideas.95%
Teachers · Overall, my professional development experiences this year have...Included opportunities to engage in inquiry-based, professional collaboration with peers and/or mentors from other schools.95%
Teachers · Overall, my professional development experiences this year have...directly related to my students’ needs.89%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (93%) is their average, vs 82% citywide.

Innovation and Collective Responsibility76%city 79%

Teachers · How many teachers at this school…help build a welcoming school environment in the entire school, not just their classroom?.79%
Teachers · How many teachers at this school…are actively trying to improve their teaching?.79%
Teachers · How many teachers at this school…take responsibility for improving the school?.74%
Teachers · How many teachers at this school…are eager to try new ideas?.68%
Teachers · How many teachers at this school…feel responsible that all students learn?.79%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (76%) is their average, vs 79% citywide.

Supportive Environment

Classroom Behavior77%city 66%

Teachers · How many students in your classes…listen carefully when the teacher gives directions?.72%
Teachers · How many students in your classes…follow the rules in class?.84%
Teachers · How many students in your classes…respond to challenging questions in class?.63%
Teachers · How many students in your classes…do their work when they are supposed to?.88%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (77%) is their average, vs 66% citywide.

Effective School Leadership

Program Coherence96%city 83%

Teachers · At this school…once we start a new program, we follow up to make sure that it’s working.89%
Teachers · At this school…it is clear how all of the programs offered are connected to our school’s instructional vision.100%
Teachers · At this school…curriculum, instruction, and learning materials are well coordinated across the different grade levels at this school.100%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (96%) is their average, vs 83% citywide.

Inclusive Leadership95%city 95%

Parents · The principal/school leader at this school…puts decisions made with families into action.95%
Parents · The principal/school leader at this school…works to create a sense of community in the school.94%
Parents · The principal/school leader at this school…ensures families are comfortable communicating with the school.97%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (95%) is their average, vs 95% citywide.

Instructional Leadership95%city 86%

Teachers · The principal/school leader at this school...makes clear to the staff their expectations for meeting instructional goals.95%
Teachers · The principal/school leader at this school...understands how children learn.100%
Teachers · The principal/school leader at this school...sets high standards for student learning.100%
Teachers · The principal/school leader at this school...participates in instructional planning with teams of teachers.84%
Teachers · The principal/assistant principal(s) at this school…supports teachers in implementing what they have learned in professional development.95%
Teachers · The principal/assistant principal(s) at this school…carefully tracks student academic progress.95%
Teachers · The principal/assistant principal(s) at this school…knows what’s going on in my classes.95%
Teachers · The principal/assistant principal(s) at this school…provides teachers with formative feedback to improve practice.95%
Teachers · How many adults at this school…have access to school-based supports to assist in behavioral/emotional escalations?.95%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (95%) is their average, vs 86% citywide.

Teacher Influence69%city 66%

Teachers · At this school…the principal/school leader encourages feedback through regular meetings with families and teacher leaders.100%
Teachers · How much influence do teachers have over school policy in...hiring new professional personnel?.47%
Teachers · How much influence do teachers have over school policy in...planning how discretionary school funds should be used?.44%
Teachers · How much influence do teachers have over school policy in...selecting instructional materials and/or curriculum used in classrooms?.58%
Teachers · How much influence do teachers have over school policy in...setting standards for student behavior?.95%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (69%) is their average, vs 66% citywide.

Strong Family-Community Ties

Building Families' Capacity as their Child's Primary Teacher100%city 96%

Parents · My child’s teachers give me helpful ideas about how I can support my child’s learning and development. [Birth-5].100%
Parents · My child’s teachers let me know that I can make a difference in my child’s learning. [Birth-5].100%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (100%) is their average, vs 96% citywide.

Parent Involvement in School89%city 91%

Parents · Since the beginning of the school year, how often have you…communicated with your child's teachers about your child's performance?.94%
Parents · Since the beginning of the school year, how often have you…seen your child’s projects, artwork, homework, tests, or quizzes?.90%
Parents · My child’s teachers let me know that I can make a difference in my child’s learning. [Birth-5].100%
Parents · I know how to contact the Parent Coordinator at my child’s school.70%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (89%) is their average, vs 91% citywide.

Strong Relationships78%city 90%

Parents · At this school, my child receives what they need to achieve their Individualized Education Plan (IEP) goal(s). [Families of students with IEPs].78%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (78%) is their average, vs 90% citywide.

Trust

Teacher-Teacher Trust98%city 86%

Teachers · Teachers in this school trust each other.100%
Teachers · It's OK in this school to discuss feelings, worries, and frustrations with other teachers.100%
Teachers · I feel respected by other teachers at this school.95%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (98%) is their average, vs 86% citywide.

Teacher-Principal Trust98%city 84%

Teachers · I feel respected by the principal/school leader at this school.100%
Teachers · The principal/school leader at this school is an effective manager who makes the school run smoothly.95%
Teachers · The principal/school leader has confidence in the expertise of the teachers at this school.100%
Teachers · I trust the principal/school leader at their word (to do what they say that they will do).100%
Teachers · The principal/school leader looks out for the personal welfare of the staff members.100%
Teachers · The principal/school leader places the needs of children ahead of personal interests.89%
Teachers · The principal and assistant principals function as a cohesive unit.100%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (98%) is their average, vs 84% citywide.

Parent-Principal Trust94%city 94%

Parents · I feel respected by my child's principal/school leader.96%
Parents · I trust the principal/school leader at their word (to do what they say that they will do).93%
Parents · The principal/school leader is an effective manager who makes the school run smoothly.94%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (94%) is their average, vs 94% citywide.

Overall positive % is averaged across every Pos/Neg survey question per respondent group (school year 2023-2024). Survey topics are the DOE’s framework measures (each the average favorable response across its questions; expand a topic to see them and the citywide average); the dimension scores themselves are no longer in the public data file.^[3]

Operational health

Attendance

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Chronic absenteeism

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Suspension rate

Teachers^[7]

Teachers with 4+ years' experience

82%

Students per teacher

11:1

Teacher experience and certification from the NYSED School Report Card (2024–25); students per teacher = enrollment ÷ reported teachers. Fewer than 4 years counts as inexperienced.

Student body

Race / ethnicity^[4]

Black 31%
Hispanic 64%
White 3%
Multiracial 1%

School-level totals; may not sum to 100% due to rounding and small subgroup suppression.

Gender^[4]

Female 39%
Male 61%

Female / male shares as published by the DOE; other gender identities aren’t reported in the source data.

Enrollment

183

Economic Need Index

90%

Free / reduced lunch

87%

English learners

20%

Students with IEPs

37%

Location & commute

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