Serving 338 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Icahn Charter School 1 ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 338 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 73% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 73% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Icahn Charter School 1 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Icahn Charter School 1's student population of 338 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
338 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Icahn Charter School 1 ranks within the top 20% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Icahn Charter School 1 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#644 out of 4377 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
42%
30%
Black
54%
16%
White
n/a
40%
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
89%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Icahn Charter School 1's ranking?
Icahn Charter School 1 is ranked #644 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Icahn Charter School 1 often compared to?
Icahn Charter School 1is often viewed alongside schools like Success Academy Charter School-bronx 2, South Bronx Classical Charter School Ii by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Icahn Charter School 1?
338 students attend Icahn Charter School 1.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Icahn Charter School 1 students are Black, 42% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 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 1?
Icahn Charter School 1 has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Icahn Charter School 1 offer ?
Icahn Charter School 1 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Icahn Charter School 1 part of?
Icahn Charter School 1 is part of Icahn Charter School 1 School District.
In what neighborhood is Icahn Charter School 1 located?
Icahn Charter School 1 is located in the Morrisania neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 40 other public schools located in Morrisania.
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