Young Leaders Elementary School

Young Leaders Elementary School in the Bronx serves students from Pre-K through 5th grade, operating as a small, close-knit community with an enrollment significantly below the citywide average. While its ELA proficiency rates are a concern, falling below the citywide 25th percentile, math proficiency is closer to the citywide median. The school fosters a highly supportive environment, reflected in its excellent relationships with families and a "Good" rating for safety and school climate. Parents consistently express high satisfaction with the education their children receive and praise the principal's commitment to family involvement. The school offers a rich array of enrichment activities, including martial arts, dance, drumming, and chess, alongside bilingual instruction classes. Special education services are robust, providing integrated co-teaching, self-contained classes, and onsite therapies. The school emphasizes leadership development and social-emotional learning through its "LIONS" values (Leadership, Integrity, Optimism, Non-Bias, Service). Although chronic absenteeism remains a challenge, the school's rate is better than the citywide median. The school is co-located with other schools.