School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
n/a
Total Students (01-02)
158 students
Total Classroom Teachers (01-02)
10 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
American Indian
(01-02)n/a
n/a
Asian
(01-02)2%
6%
Hispanic
(01-02)44%
19%
Black
(01-02)53%
20%
White
(01-02)1%
55%
Hawaiian
(01-02)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(01-02)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (01-02)
81%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (01-02)
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
New York City Chancellor's Office School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Ida B. Wells School?
158 students attend Ida B. Wells School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Ida B. Wells School students are Black, 44% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What school district is Ida B. Wells School part of?
Ida B. Wells School is part of New York City Chancellor's Office School District.
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