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International Charter School
Elementary School · International Charter School of Trenton · Trenton, NJ
A charter elementary school in Trenton, NJ where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
105 GRAND STREET, Trenton, NJ 08611
- Math 28% vs NJ 47% (2025)
- Reading 37% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- 12:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at International Charter School score 32% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 18%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 12 points since 2021, reaching 32% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 41 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
88%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where International Charter School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 81Very Walkable
- Transit 47Some Transit
- Bike 57Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,334/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Trenton), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$50,806
Median home value
$142,400
Median rent
$1,300/mo
College educated
16.3%
Homeownership
36.4%
Poverty rate
25.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08611; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Harrison Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | K–3 | 0.2 mi | 251 | Compare → |
| George Washington Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | K–3 | 0.4 mi | 316 | Compare → |
| Franklin Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | K–3 | 0.5 mi | 400 | Compare → |
| Gershom Mott Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | K–3 | 0.5 mi | 366 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
International Charter School of Trenton
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $19,661NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
International Charter School is listed in International Charter School of Trenton; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About International Charter School
International Charter School is a public elementary school in Trenton, NJ, part of International Charter School of Trenton, serving approximately 108 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,406 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about International Charter School
What grades does International Charter School serve?
International Charter School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend International Charter School?
International Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 108 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at International Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at International Charter School is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does International Charter School rank in NJ?
International Charter School ranks #1,406 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is International Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
International Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at International Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, International Charter School has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is International Charter School a charter school?
Yes, International Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is International Charter School a Title I school?
No, International Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for International Charter School?
88.0% of students at International Charter School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 108
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Mercer County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.4%
- Phone
- (609) 394-3111
- Area population (ZIP 08611)
- 32,786
- Area average commute
- 28.3 min
- Area median age
- 34.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 08611; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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