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ACCESS BRONX CHARTER SCHOOL
BRONX, NY · EIN 721551706 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE B29 · Education · Large ($10M-$50M) · accessbronxcharter.org
revenue
$14.3M
expenses
$13.6M
net assets
$9.7M
employees
116
volunteers
8
program ratio
90%
mission · from form 990

ELEMENTARY EDUCATION GRADES KINDERGARTEN TO EIGHTH.

profile · synthesized from sources

Access Bronx Charter School is a K-8 public charter school serving approximately 550 students in the South Bronx, New York. The school provides an extended-day and extended-year program with a focus on academic achievement, data-driven instruction, and robust professional development for teachers. It serves a high-poverty population, with over 90% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Data-Driven Instruction Program
Uses interim assessments (ELA, Math, Writing) four times a year, with data analysis and reflection meetings to inform teaching practices
Extended-Day/Extended-Year Program
Provides longer school days and an extended academic year to support student learning and enrichment
Free After-School Enrichment Program
Offers enrichment activities beyond the school day at no cost to students and families
Multi-Level Career Path for Teachers
Supports teacher growth through four levels: Instructional Aide, Teacher, Teacher Leader, and Instructional Leader, with embedded professional development
activities · 13 groups

What they do

  • Student Progress Assessment & Program Evaluation 2 activities
    • Administer academic assessments and interventions
      Uses DIBELS Next, mCLASS Math, and BURST assessments to monitor student progress and deliver targeted academic interventions across all grade levels.
    • Use student data to inform instruction
      Engages staff in regular review and analysis of student assessment data—including interim assessments in ELA, writing, and math administered four times per year—to guide strategic planning and instructional practice.
  • Comprehensive K–8 Academic Curriculum 1 activity
    • Deliver elementary and middle school education
      Provides daily instruction and academic programming for students in kindergarten through eighth grade, including core subjects and small class sizes ranging from 23 to 25 students per grade band.
  • Website Accessibility Implementation 1 activity
    • Ensure digital accessibility of school website
      Conducts ongoing testing and remediation of website content to ensure accessibility for students, parents, and community members, including individuals with disabilities.
  • Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Programs 1 activity
    • Offer student support groups
      Provides support groups for boys and girls to promote social-emotional development and well-being.
  • Charter School Operations 1 activity
    • Operate and expand school facilities
      Operates and maintains multiple school facilities, including an elementary school building with 18 classrooms and specialized spaces, and expanded infrastructure to nearly 40,000 square feet; opened a middle school site at 423 East 138th Street and a new facility at 629 Courtlandt Avenue featuring a gym and dedicated labs.
  • Nonprofit Retail and Merchandise Sales 1 activity
    • Operate school uniform ordering and exchange program
      Manages an online school uniform ordering system with in-person pick-up and allows exchanges for unused or new uniform items during designated hours at the elementary school location.
  • School and School-Community Events 1 activity
    • Organize school events and community engagement activities
      Hosts events such as Poetry Night, Science Night, Career Day, and State Testing Spirit Week, and supports school-based committees to build community involvement.
  • College Access and Success Support 1 activity
    • Promote college and higher education awareness
      Hosts monthly university and college shareouts and designates the first Friday of each month as College Friday to foster a culture of higher education readiness.
  • After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 1 activity
    • Provide academic enrichment and extracurricular programming
      Offers a free after-school enrichment program and enrichment classes in art, music, technology, physical education, and science for all students.
  • Teacher Professional Development 1 activity
    • Provide staff professional development and instructional support
      Offers ongoing professional development, classroom observations, feedback on lesson plans, modeling exercises, and whole-group training sessions during staff development periods and regular school-year meetings to strengthen curriculum, instruction, and assessment practices.
  • Recognition and Awards Programs 1 activity
    • Recognize student achievement and values
      Holds scholar celebrations to recognize academic accomplishments and demonstration of core values by students.
  • Non-Discrimination Compliance and Access Assurance 1 activity
    • Reserve enrollment seats for underserved populations
      Reserves seats for students with disabilities, special needs, and those qualifying for federal free or reduced-price lunch or receiving SNAP/TANF benefits to promote equitable access.
  • Before and After School Childcare 1 activity
    • Serve daily breakfast to students
      Provides daily breakfast to elementary and middle school students at scheduled times (8:00–8:20 AM for elementary, 8:30–8:50 AM for middle school).
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$14.30M
Contributions & grants$1.35M9%
Program service revenue$12.69M89%
Investment income$220K2%
Other revenue$47K
expenses
Total expenses$13.63M
Program expenses90%
Admin / overhead8%
Fundraising2%
Salaries & benefits$8.47M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$15.28M
Cash$5.20M
Investments$3.42M
Liabilities$5.57M
Net assets$9.71M
Liquid reserves7.6 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +6.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 6
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
DENISE ALEXANDER EXECUTIVE DI 40 $204K
TARA Y COX DIR. OF ACAD 40 $153K
TINA MAIUOLO ELEM. SCHOOL 40 $149K
SAMUEL ROSADO 8TH GRADE TE 40 $143K
PEGGY A MCINTOSH SECOND GRADE 40 $142K
ANASTASIYA V ROSENBAUM DIRECTOR OF 40 $139K
board members · 8
  • BRUCE M GREENWALD — BOARD MEMBER
  • DR JANE EHRENBERG ROSEN — VICE PRESIDE
  • JOANNE CARRIS — BOARD MEMBER
  • KEN BLOMSTER — TREASURER
  • MARIA AVELEDO — BOARD MEMBER
  • NICOLE SCHMIDT — BOARD MEMBER
  • PAUL LIBRETTA — PRESIDENT
  • SYDNEY BLAIR — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 5

Who they work with

  • BCSC Partner — Families of BCSC participated in parent-teacher conferences and annual satisfaction surveys
  • Denise Alexander Government — Executive Director of Access Bronx Charter School
  • Families Partner — Collaborates with families to support student success through comprehensive wraparound services.
  • International Rescue Committee Partner — Consulted for the IRC to create and implement a K-12 educational program in a refugee camp in Ethiopia.
  • W3C WAI Network — Follows Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0, Level AA conformance standards developed by W3C WAI.
strategies · 5

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • College-Going Culture Through Environmental Cues
    methodology: college-going_culture
    By naming classrooms and offices after colleges and integrating college discussions into daily culture, the school promotes postsecondary aspirations, because early and consistent exposure normalizes higher education as an attainable goal.
  • Critical Thinking Through Rigorous Curriculum
    methodology: critical_thinking_curriculum
    By implementing a rigorous curriculum that emphasizes analytical skills and intellectual engagement, the school cultivates critical thinking to drive academic excellence, because developing cognitive reasoning is foundational to student learning and long-term success.
  • Data-Driven Instruction with Targeted Coaching
    methodology: data-driven_instruction
    By using data-driven instruction informed by weekly classroom observations and feedback from instructional leaders, the school improves teaching quality, because continuous, individualized coaching helps teachers adapt effectively to student needs.
  • Family Partnerships with Wraparound Support
    methodology: family_partnerships_with_wraparound_services
    By building partnerships with families and delivering comprehensive wraparound services, the school enhances student success, because family stability and engagement are critical determinants of student outcomes.
  • Whole Child Development in a Holistic Environment
    methodology: whole_child_education
    By supporting students' intellectual, emotional, social, and physical development through a nurturing and holistic environment, the school fosters comprehensive growth, because student success depends on more than academics alone and requires attention to all domains of well-being.