Serving 302 students in grades Kindergarten-8,
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the New York state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the New York state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 302 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Math Proficiency: 80-84%
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Icahn Charter School 4's student population of 302 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 34% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
302 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Icahn Charter School 4 is 0.54, 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)80-84%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)50-54%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
5%
10%
Hispanic
30%
29%
Black
61%
16%
White
2%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 4 often compared to?
Icahn Charter School 4is often viewed alongside schools like Icahn Charter School 3, Icahn Charter School 5 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% NY state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% NY state average).
How many students attend Icahn Charter School 4?
302 students attend Icahn Charter School 4.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Icahn Charter School 4 students are Black, 30% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Icahn Charter School 4?
Icahn Charter School 4 has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Icahn Charter School 4 offer ?
Icahn Charter School 4 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Icahn Charter School 4 part of?
Icahn Charter School 4 is part of Icahn Charter School 4 School District.
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