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#4695 of 4,742 schools in NY
Harlem Link Charter School
Elementary School · Harlem Link Charter School · New York, NY
A charter elementary school in New York, NY where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
21 W 111TH ST-RM 357, New York, NY 10026
- Math 24% proficient (2022)
- Reading 27% proficient (2022)
- 21.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Harlem Link Charter School score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 51 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 26% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
Based on 14 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
89.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Harlem Link Charter School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 97Walker's Paradise
- Transit 100Rider’s Paradise
- Bike 82Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,049/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$74,140
Median home value
$1,014,100
Median rent
$1,546/mo
College educated
53.5%
Homeownership
23%
Poverty rate
17.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10026; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Locke School of Arts and Engineering (the)Enrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–5 | 0.0 mi | 290 | Compare → |
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| Central Park East IEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | PK–5 | 0.3 mi | 156 | Compare → |
| East Harlem Scholars Academy Charter School IICharter · enrollment unverified | 6.1 | PK–8 | 0.3 mi | 400 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Harlem Link Charter School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $25,588NCES 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.
Harlem Link Charter School is listed in HARLEM LINK CHARTER SCHOOL; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Harlem Link Charter School
Harlem Link Charter School is a public elementary school in New York, NY, part of Harlem Link Charter School, serving approximately 339 students in grades Pre-K-7th with a 21.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.6 out of 10 and ranks #4,695 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Harlem Link Charter School
What grades does Harlem Link Charter School serve?
Harlem Link Charter School serves students in grades Pre-K through 7th.
How many students attend Harlem Link Charter School?
Harlem Link Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 339 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harlem Link Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Harlem Link Charter School is 21.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Harlem Link Charter School rank in NY?
Harlem Link Charter School ranks #4,695 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Harlem Link Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Harlem Link Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.6 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 Harlem Link Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Harlem Link Charter School has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Harlem Link Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Harlem Link Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Harlem Link Charter School a Title I school?
No, Harlem Link Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Harlem Link Charter School?
89.4% of students at Harlem Link 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
- Pre-K – 7th
- Enrollment
- 339
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- New York County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 80.8%
- Phone
- (212) 289-3249
- Area population (ZIP 10026)
- 37,113
- Area average commute
- 35.2 min
- Area median age
- 37.6
Official sources & links
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · 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 10026; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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