Serving 313 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Icahn Charter School 1 ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the New York state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the New York state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 313 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Math Proficiency: 53%
- Reading Proficiency: 38%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Icahn Charter School 1 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Icahn Charter School 1's student population of 313 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 57% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
313 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Icahn Charter School 1 is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)53%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)38%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
42%
29%
Black
55%
16%
White
n/a
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Icahn Charter School 1 often compared to?
Icahn Charter School 1is often viewed alongside schools like South Bronx Classical Charter School Ii, Success Charter School-bronx 2 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% NY state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% NY state average).
How many students attend Icahn Charter School 1?
313 students attend Icahn Charter School 1.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Icahn Charter School 1 students are Black, 42% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Icahn Charter School 1?
Icahn Charter School 1 has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Icahn Charter School 1 offer ?
Icahn Charter School 1 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Icahn Charter School 1 part of?
Icahn Charter School 1 is part of Icahn Charter School 1 School District.
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