Boyce L. Ansley School Inc

The Boyce L. Ansley School is Atlanta and the Southeast’s only tuition-free private school for children and families who have or are currently experiencing homelessness. Our mission is to help break the cycle of generational poverty by providing collaborative family support and a complete academic program that empowers children and families to thrive beyond circumstance. Guided by a mighty mission, we help families move beyond circumstance and break the cycle of generational poverty by eliminating the financial hurdle to a world-class education. We ensure that every child, regardless of their housing situation, has access to high-quality in-class daily instruction with collaborative support for therapeutic services. Student services built into the curriculum include one-on-one and play therapy directed by an in-house licensed therapist, two daily meals (plus a third meal through our aftercare programs), and uniform distribution twice a year. Family services that are also a core part of our program include family case management, workforce development, family and group therapy, free school transportation for students, and emergency assistance (for hotels, eviction prevention, healthcare, dental care, and more).  We currently serve students in K-6th grade. Class sizes are small with 15 students and 2 teachers per grade. A low teacher-to-student ratio that creates a stronger community, increases student engagement, and provides individualized instruction and support. We also equip our students with needed emotional intelligence. At Ansley, we place equal emphasis on social/emotional functioning as we do academic gains. Over the last three years Ansley School has increased the percentage of students receiving therapy from 42% to 79%.