ICAHN CHARTER SCHOOL 1

www.icahncharterschool1.org

Charter School 324 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Icahn Charter School 1, located in the Morrisania section of the Bronx, is the flagship institution of the Icahn Charter Schools network. Founded with a commitment to academic excellence, the school serves students in grades K–8 within a structured, data-driven educational environment. Its mission is centered on the belief that all children, regardless of their socioeconomic background, can achieve high academic standards if provided with a rigorous curriculum, individualized attention, and a supportive school culture.

The school is well-known for its emphasis on core subjects such as English Language Arts and Mathematics, utilizing a curriculum that aims to prepare students for success in competitive high schools. Beyond its academic focus, Icahn Charter School 1 incorporates the "Core Knowledge" sequence, which emphasizes a broad base of historical and cultural literacy. By maintaining smaller class sizes and fostering strong partnerships with families, the school strives to cultivate both high achievement and character development, consistently ranking as one of the top-performing charter schools in the New York City area.

324

Total Students

12.7

Full-Time Teachers

25.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

93.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ICAHN CHARTER SCHOOL 1
Demographic	Student Count
White	1
Hispanic	122
Black	191
Asian	5
Two or More	2
American Indian	3

Black
191 (59.0 %)
Hispanic
122 (37.7 %)
Asian
5 (1.5 %)
American Indian
3 (0.9 %)
Two or More
2 (0.6 %)
White
1 (0.3 %)

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:	ICAHN CHARTER SCHOOL 1
Phone:	(718)716-8105
Website:	http://www.icahncharterschool1.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	324
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	12.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	297
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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 31

Grade 1 37

Grade 2 35

Grade 3 37

Grade 4 38

Grade 5 40

Grade 6 37

Grade 7 33

Grade 8 36

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for ICAHN CHARTER SCHOOL 1
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	31
Grade 1	37
Grade 2	35
Grade 3	37
Grade 4	38
Grade 5	40
Grade 6	37
Grade 7	33
Grade 8	36

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for ICAHN CHARTER SCHOOL 1
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	175	54%
Male	149	46%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)