Community Charter School (Closed 2015)

Serving 319 students in grades Kindergarten-6, 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 15-19% (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 10:1 was lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% 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
319 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (NY)
(13-14)
15-19%
41%
(13-14)
6-9%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
5%
30%
Black
90%
16%
White
2%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.19
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
6%
7%
School District Name
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?
15-19% 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 Community Charter School?
319 students attend Community Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Community Charter School students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Community Charter School?
Community Charter School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Community Charter School offer ?
Community Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Community Charter School part of?
Community Charter School is part of Community Charter School District.

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