MANHATTAN CHARTER SCHOOL

www.manhattancharterschool.org

Charter School 179 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Manhattan Charter School, located at 100 Attorney Street on the Lower East Side of Manhattan, is a public charter school serving students in grades K–5. The school is known for its rigorous academic environment and its commitment to providing a high-quality education to a diverse student population. By emphasizing small class sizes and a structured curriculum, the school aims to bridge achievement gaps and ensure that every student meets or exceeds rigorous state standards, preparing them for success in middle school and beyond.

Beyond core academics, Manhattan Charter School distinguishes itself through a strong focus on the arts and character development. The school integrates music and visual arts into its daily programming, believing that these disciplines are essential for fostering creative thinking and emotional intelligence. Additionally, the school promotes a supportive community culture that values inclusivity, civic responsibility, and collaboration, aiming to develop well-rounded students who are prepared to contribute positively to their neighborhood and the broader world.

179

Total Students

16.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

89.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MANHATTAN CHARTER SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	115
Black	47
Asian	10
Two or More	3
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
115 (64.2 %)
Black
47 (26.3 %)
Asian
10 (5.6 %)
Two or More
3 (1.7 %)
White
2 (1.1 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (1.1 %)

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:	MANHATTAN CHARTER SCHOOL
Phone:	(212)533-2743
Website:	http://www.manhattancharterschool.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	179
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.2
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	160
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 22

Grade 1 26

Grade 2 36

Grade 3 30

Grade 4 31

Grade 5 34

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for MANHATTAN CHARTER SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	22
Grade 1	26
Grade 2	36
Grade 3	30
Grade 4	31
Grade 5	34

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for MANHATTAN CHARTER SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	82	45.8%
Male	97	54.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)