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The School for Children at a Glance

Grades

3-year-olds through 8th grade

Enrollment

436 students

Teaching Faculty

52 full time
79% have degrees from Bank Street College Graduate School of Education
8:1 student/faculty ratio

Diversity and Community

37% of students are classified as children of color
Need-based financial aid budget is $2.7 million; approximately 30% of students receive a need-based financial aid award.
Students come to the School for Children from all parts of Manhattan, the Bronx, Brooklyn, and New Jersey

Financial Information

$2.6 million endowment
$18.2 million operating budget
2010-2011 Annual Fund: $1.1 million with 89% parent participation

Accreditation

New York State Association of Independent Schools

Affiliations

National Association of Independent Schools; Elementary School Heads Association; National Business Officers Association; Educational Records Bureau; Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development; CASE; Prep for Prep; Early Steps; Parent’s League; ISAAGNY.