Serving 216 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Ark Community Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 10-14% (which was lower than the New York state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 6-9% (which was lower than the New York state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 88% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
216 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)10-14%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)6-9%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
27%
30%
Black
48%
16%
White
12%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (12-13)
85%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Ark Community Charter School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% NY state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% NY state average).
How many students attend Ark Community Charter School?
216 students attend Ark Community Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Ark Community Charter School students are Black, 27% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ark Community Charter School?
Ark Community Charter School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ark Community Charter School offer ?
Ark Community Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Ark Community Charter School part of?
Ark Community Charter School is part of Ark Community Charter School District.
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