Serving 309 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Icahn Charter School 5 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 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the New York state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the New York state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 96% 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: 309 students
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Math Proficiency: 60-64%
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Icahn Charter School 5's student population of 309 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
309 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Icahn Charter School 5 is 0.60, 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)60-64%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)55-59%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
8%
10%
Hispanic
32%
29%
Black
54%
16%
White
4%
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
58%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
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 5 often compared to?
Icahn Charter School 5is often viewed alongside schools like Icahn Charter School 4 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% NY state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% NY state average).
How many students attend Icahn Charter School 5?
309 students attend Icahn Charter School 5.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Icahn Charter School 5 students are Black, 32% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 4% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Icahn Charter School 5 offer ?
Icahn Charter School 5 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Icahn Charter School 5 part of?
Icahn Charter School 5 is part of Icahn Charter School 5 School District.
School Reviews
4 4/20/2021
I love the school because it gives good education and the teachers pay attention to the students but the school is a bit script it gives extra homework but other than that I like that school.
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