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Success Academy Charter School-bronx 5 Lower
Elementary School · SUCCESS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL-BRONX 5 LOWER
604 E 139TH ST, Bronx, NY 10454
Enrollment
119
Grades
Kindergarten – 1st
Enrollment
119
Grades
Kindergarten – 1st
Updated
2022-23
Updated 2022-23
About Success Academy Charter School-bronx 5 Lower
Success Academy Charter School-bronx 5 Lower is a public elementary school in Bronx, NY, part of the SUCCESS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL-BRONX 5 LOWER. The school serves approximately 119 students in grades Kindergarten – 1st. Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $27,500, where 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
The school is situated in a large city setting.
What Parents Should Know
With an enrollment of 119 students, Success Academy Charter School-bronx 5 Lower is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.
Success Academy Charter School-bronx 5 Lower is a charter school — a publicly funded school that operates with more autonomy than traditional district schools. Charter schools often have distinct educational models or specialties. Parents should understand the school's specific mission, enrollment process, and how its approach differs from nearby district options.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- Kindergarten – 1st
- Enrollment
- 119 students
- Type
- Public (Charter)
- Address
- 604 E 139TH ST, Bronx, NY 10454
- Phone
- (347) 284-6465
- Data Year
- SY 2022-23
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Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Location
604 E 139TH ST, Bronx, NY 10454
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Success Academy Charter School-bronx 5 Lower may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. PS 30 WILTON (rated 7.4/10, 0.2 miles away). Another option is PS 277 (rated 7.3/10, 0.5 miles away). Additionally, PS 65 MOTHER HALE ACADEMY (rated 6.9/10, 0.2 miles away). For more schools in Bronx, see our Bronx schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 0.5 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| SUCCESS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL-BRONX 5 UPPER Bronx | 0.0 mi | — |
| PS 65 MOTHER HALE ACADEMY Bronx | 0.2 mi | 6.9 |
| ACADEMIC LEADERSHIP CHARTER SCHOOL Bronx | 0.2 mi | 4.2 |
| PS 30 WILTON Bronx | 0.2 mi | 7.4 |
| SOUTH BRONX CHARTER SCHOOL Bronx | 0.3 mi | 5.8 |
| PS/IS 224 Bronx | 0.3 mi | 6.3 |
| INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL Bronx | 0.3 mi | 5.2 |
| ACADEMY OF APPLIED MATHEMATICS AND TECHNOLOGY Bronx | 0.3 mi | 4.4 |
| PS 179 Bronx | 0.3 mi | 5.4 |
| YOUNG LEADERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Bronx | 0.3 mi | 6.6 |
| MOTT HAVEN ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL Bronx | 0.3 mi | 6.1 |
| PS 43 JONAS BRONCK Bronx | 0.3 mi | 3.7 |
| AMERICAN DREAM CHARTER SCHOOL Bronx | 0.3 mi | 6.6 |
| CHOICE CHARTER SCHOOL Bronx | 0.4 mi | 4.2 |
| NEIGHBORHOOD CHARTER SCHOOL-BRONX Bronx | 0.4 mi | 5.4 |
| PS 277 Bronx | 0.5 mi | 7.3 |
| BRILLA COLLEGE PREPARATORY CHARTER SCHOOL Bronx | 0.5 mi | 5.4 |
| JM RAPPORT SCHOOL FOR CAREER DEVELOPMENT Bronx | 0.4 mi | 7.0 |
| UNIVERSITY PREP CHARTER MIDDLE SCHOOL Bronx | 0.4 mi | 3.8 |
| BRONX CHARTER SCHOOL FOR CHILDREN Bronx | 0.5 mi | 4.3 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 10454 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$27,500
Median Home Value
$780,800
Median Rent
$1,064/mo
Population
40,368
College Educated
13.9%
Homeownership
6.4%
Avg Commute
39.4 min
Poverty Rate
42.8%
Median Age
33.7
Community Profile
The community surrounding Success Academy Charter School-bronx 5 Lower has a median household income of $27,500. It is a community where 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $780,800, with a median rent of $1,064/month. The area has a poverty rate of 42.8%, indicating some economic challenges in the community. The average commute in the area is 39 minutes, which is above the national average. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| BUFFALO COMMONS CHARTER SCHOOL Buffalo, NY | — |
| SUCCESS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL-BRONX 5 UPPER Bronx, NY | — |
| PS 156 LAURELTON Springfield Gardens, NY | 2.8 |
| ANTWERP PRIMARY SCHOOL Antwerp, NY | 2.9 |
| LITTLE WATER PREPARATORY CHARTER SCHOOL Poughkeepsie, NY | 3.3 |
| PS 399 STANLEY EUGENE CLARKE Brooklyn, NY | 3.4 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Success Academy Charter School-bronx 5 Lower
What grades does Success Academy Charter School-bronx 5 Lower serve?
Success Academy Charter School-bronx 5 Lower serves students in grades Kindergarten through 1st.
How many students attend Success Academy Charter School-bronx 5 Lower?
Success Academy Charter School-bronx 5 Lower has an enrollment of approximately 119 students.
Is Success Academy Charter School-bronx 5 Lower a charter school?
Yes, Success Academy Charter School-bronx 5 Lower is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Success Academy Charter School-bronx 5 Lower a Title I school?
No, Success Academy Charter School-bronx 5 Lower is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Success Academy Charter School-bronx 5 Lower?
91.6% of students at Success Academy Charter School-bronx 5 Lower qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 1st
- Enrollment
- 119
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 91.6%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Bronx County
- Phone
- (347) 284-6465
- Data Year
- 2023–2024
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