International Charter School

Charter School 109 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

The International Charter School, located at 105 Grand Street in Trenton, New Jersey, is a public charter school dedicated to providing a rigorous academic environment for students in the Trenton community. The school focuses on delivering a well-rounded education that emphasizes high academic achievement, character development, and cultural awareness. By operating as a charter school, it maintains a level of autonomy that allows it to implement specific educational strategies and curricula designed to meet the diverse needs of its student population.

The school is notable for its commitment to fostering a global perspective within its classroom instruction, aiming to prepare students to be successful, informed citizens in an increasingly interconnected world. By prioritizing a supportive school culture and a structured learning environment, the International Charter School works to narrow the achievement gap and provide Trenton families with a specialized alternative to traditional district schools. Its location in the heart of Trenton reflects its dedication to serving the local urban community and promoting educational equity.

109

Total Students

8.8

Full-Time Teachers

12.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

96.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for International Charter School
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	100
Black	9

Hispanic
100 (91.7 %)
Black
9 (8.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	International Charter School of Trenton
Phone:	(609)394-3111
Website:	http://internationalcs.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	109
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	8.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	97
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 18

Grade 1 18

Grade 2 18

Grade 3 18

Grade 4 18

Grade 5 19