New York French-american Charter School

311 W 120th St
New York, NY 10027
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 286 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, New York French-american 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 is 40-44% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 286 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : Bottom 50% in NY
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 70-79% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

School Overview

New York French-american Charter School's student population of 286 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
286 students

Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data

Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers

School Rankings

New York French-american Charter School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of New York French-american Charter School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NY)
#2462 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
40-44%
52%
45-49%
49%
70-79%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
10%

Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data

Hispanic
17%
31%

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Black
73%
15%

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White
5%
39%

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Two or more races
3%
4%

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All Ethnic Groups
95%
0.44

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(22-23)
18.9%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
55%

Showing 2015–2025. View full 15-year historical data

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
3%

Showing 2013–2024. View full 14-year historical data

School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is New York French-american Charter School's ranking?
New York French-american Charter School is ranked #2462 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend New York French-american Charter School?
286 students attend New York French-american Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of New York French-american Charter School students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of New York French-american Charter School?
New York French-american Charter School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does New York French-american Charter School offer ?
New York French-american Charter School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is New York French-american Charter School part of?
New York French-american Charter School is part of New York French-American Charter School District.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 286 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 70-79% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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