Serving 570 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Children's Aid College Preparatory 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 37% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is equal to the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 570 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Children's Aid College Preparatory Charter School's student population of 570 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
570 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Children's Aid College Preparatory Charter School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Children's Aid College Preparatory Charter School is 0.52, 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
#2390 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
59%
29%
Black
37%
16%
White
1%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Children's Aid College Preparatory Charter School's ranking?
Children's Aid College Preparatory Charter School is ranked #2390 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Children's Aid College Preparatory Charter School often compared to?
Children's Aid College Preparatory Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Success Academy Charter School-bronx 1 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Children's Aid College Preparatory Charter School?
570 students attend Children's Aid College Preparatory Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Children's Aid College Preparatory Charter School students are Hispanic, 37% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Children's Aid College Preparatory Charter School?
Children's Aid College Preparatory Charter School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Children's Aid College Preparatory Charter School offer ?
Children's Aid College Preparatory Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Children's Aid College Preparatory Charter School part of?
Children's Aid College Preparatory Charter School is part of Children's Aid College Preparatory Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is Children's Aid College Preparatory Charter School located?
Children's Aid College Preparatory Charter School is located in the West Bronx neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 61 other public schools located in West Bronx.
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