Family Life Academy Charter School

Family Life Academy Charter School is an elementary school in the Bronx, serving students from Kindergarten through 5th grade. As a charter school, it is known for its commitment to a "whole child" approach, aiming to balance academic rigor with social-emotional development and fostering human values. The school serves a student population with very high needs, reflected in its high percentages of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch (97%) and those identified as English Language Learners (36%). Academically, the school's ELA and Math proficiency rates are near the citywide median for elementary schools. Parents often describe a warm and supportive community, praising the caring administration and teachers, and noting a strong emphasis on discipline and respect. The curriculum includes Spanish classes for all children, as well as visual arts and Latin percussion instruction through a partnership with Dream Yard Productions. Facilities are noted to be somewhat limited, with a multipurpose room serving as the main common area. The school maintains an excellent safety record with a 0.0% suspension rate.