Excellent
#255 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 5% in state
Icahn Charter School 5
Elementary School · Icahn Charter School 5 · Bronx, NY
A charter elementary school in Bronx, NY where students score 25 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1500 PELHAM PKWY S, Bronx, NY 10461
- Math 76% proficient (2022)
- Reading 69% proficient (2022)
- 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Icahn Charter School 5 score 73% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 18 points across the 11-year record (2012–2022) and has held near 73% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2012-2022) · reading/ELA 72% (multi-year average, 2012-2022)
Based on 20 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
61.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Icahn Charter School 5 sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 82Very Walkable
- Transit 76Excellent Transit
- Bike 78Very Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$65,023
Median home value
$640,400
Median rent
$1,741/mo
College educated
27.4%
Homeownership
31.4%
Poverty rate
16.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10461; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Icahn Charter School 3Charter · enrollment unverified | 9.0 | K–8 | 0.0 mi | 334 | Compare → |
| Icahn Charter School 4Charter · enrollment unverified | 8.9 | K–8 | 0.0 mi | 347 | Compare → |
| PS 108 Philip J AbinantiEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 518 | Compare → |
| PS 97Enrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 563 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Icahn Charter School 5
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $18,927NCES 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.
Icahn Charter School 5 is listed in ICAHN CHARTER SCHOOL 5; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Icahn Charter School 5
Icahn Charter School 5 is a public elementary school in Bronx, NY, part of Icahn Charter School 5, serving approximately 332 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #255 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Icahn Charter School 5
What grades does Icahn Charter School 5 serve?
Icahn Charter School 5 serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Icahn Charter School 5?
Icahn Charter School 5 has an enrollment of approximately 332 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Icahn Charter School 5?
The student-teacher ratio at Icahn Charter School 5 is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Icahn Charter School 5 rank in NY?
Icahn Charter School 5 ranks #255 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Icahn Charter School 5's MySchoolScout rating?
Icahn Charter School 5 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 Icahn Charter School 5?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Icahn Charter School 5 has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).
Is Icahn Charter School 5 a charter school?
Yes, Icahn Charter School 5 is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Icahn Charter School 5 a Title I school?
No, Icahn Charter School 5 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Icahn Charter School 5?
61.4% of students at Icahn Charter School 5 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 332
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Bronx County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.3%
- Phone
- (718) 828-0034
- Area population (ZIP 10461)
- 50,900
- Area average commute
- 42 min
- Area median age
- 38.5
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 10461; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2012-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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