Manhattan Charter School

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Manhattan Charter School ranks 1381 st of 2445 New York elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Manhattan Charter School is a public charter elementary school serving 179 students in grades K-5 in the Lower East Side neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City. The school is part of the Manhattan Charter School district, which is ranked 577 out of 865 districts in New York and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

According to the key insights, Manhattan Charter School's academic performance, as measured by state assessments, is generally below the state and district averages across grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the percentage of students proficient or better in English Language Arts (ELA) ranged from 38.46% to 45.45% across grades 3-5, compared to the state average of 42.6% to 47.05%. In math, the proficiency rates ranged from 34.78% to 51.61%, also below the state averages of 53.93% to 58.03%. Compared to the nearby traditional public schools, such as PS 142 Amalia Castro and PS 140 Nathan Straus, Manhattan Charter School's academic performance is generally lower, with several schools in the surrounding area outperforming it on state assessments.

The analysis also reveals concerning trends, such as the school's declining statewide ranking and rating, from 4 out of 5 stars in 2016-2017 to 2 out of 5 stars in recent years. Additionally, the school's performance gaps across different student subgroups, with female and Hispanic students performing better than male and English Language Learner students, suggest the need for targeted interventions and support to ensure equitable outcomes. Despite the increase in per-student spending and improvements in student-teacher ratios, Manhattan Charter School's academic performance has not shown a corresponding improvement, raising questions about the efficient use of resources and the effectiveness of the school's educational model.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-5

100 Attorney St
New York, NY 10002-3405

(212) 533-2743

District: Manhattan Charter School

SchoolDigger Rank:
1381^st of 2,445 New York Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $23,328

Student/teacher ratio: 10.7

Number of students: 182

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

62.1%

African American:

29.7%

Asian:

3.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 88.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Manhattan Charter School ranks worse than 56.5% of elementary schools in New York. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 42.06. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (62.1%), African American (29.7%), Asian (3.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 88.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Manhattan Charter School is 10.7. (See more...)

Compare Manhattan Charter School employs 17 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Manhattan Charter School is $23,328.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Manhattan Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks Manhattan Charter School 1381^st of 2445 New York public elementary schools. (See Manhattan Charter School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Manhattan Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks Manhattan Charter School 577^th of 865 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Manhattan Charter School

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Rank History for all students at Manhattan Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2009	78.25	362^nd	2257	84.0%
2010	57.87	1088^th	2263	51.9%
2011	69.70	702^nd	2286	69.3%
2012	76.73	483^rd	2320	79.2%
2013	54.11	1007^th	2325	56.7%
2014	63.25	816^th	2345	65.2%
2015	57.31	967^th	2352	58.9%
2016	64.26	793^rd	2366	66.5%
2017	70.05	667^th	2386	72.0%
2018	59.00	972^nd	2395	59.4%
2019	41.43	1378^th	2413	42.9%
2021	56.80	914^th	2201	58.5%
2022	39.12	1483^rd	2434	39.1%
2023	37.53	1504^th	2439	38.3%
2024	42.06	1381^st	2445	43.5%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Manhattan Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	40.86	538^th	938	42.6%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Manhattan Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	77.28	218^th	1941	88.8%
2019	56.91	526^th	1859	71.7%
2022	44.14	962^nd	2031	52.6%
2023	32.09	1362^nd	2016	32.4%
2024	42.49	1060^th	2110	49.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Manhattan Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	65.62	536^th	2045	73.8%
2019	69.97	451^st	2032	77.8%
2024	58.49	686^th	2078	67.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Manhattan Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	56.02	1060^th	2338	54.7%
2019	36.99	1494^th	2357	36.6%
2021	44.48	1103^rd	1955	43.6%
2022	33.11	1686^th	2401	29.8%
2023	37.93	1497^th	2403	37.7%
2024	59.18	891^st	2413	63.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Manhattan Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	61.36	865^th	2340	63.0%
2019	47.66	1197^th	2358	49.2%
2021	50.98	942^nd	1961	52.0%
2022	45.62	1284^th	2400	46.5%
2023	38.49	1473^rd	2400	38.6%
2024	27.34	1837^th	2411	23.8%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Manhattan Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	64.64	403^rd	1392	71.0%
2019	48.02	616^th	1315	53.2%
2021	60.40	273^rd	818	66.6%
2022	40.22	891^st	1503	40.7%
2023	46.99	707^th	1429	50.5%
2024	52.81	609^th	1531	60.2%

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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: NY State Education Department

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Enrollment information for Manhattan Charter School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2006	0	19	5	28	0	n/a	n/a	0	52
2007	5	31	5	77	0	n/a	n/a	0	118
2008	5	55	2	96	0	n/a	n/a	1	159
2009	8	74	3	105	0	n/a	n/a	7	197
2010	6	78	3	138	0	n/a	n/a	9	234
2011	5	87	5	151	1	0	14	0	263
2012	12	94	3	157	0	2	0	0	268
2013	11	79	4	161	1	1	3	0	260
2014	14	66	9	176	2	0	4	0	271
2015	9	53	7	185	4	0	4	0	262
2016	9	53	8	189	4	0	5	0	268
2017	9	48	22	188	2	1	1	0	271
2018	6	41	34	177	3	1	1	0	263
2019	3	36	31	165	2	2	2	0	241
2020	4	45	29	167	2	2	2	0	251
2021	5	51	16	155	0	1	2	0	230
2022	4	53	14	128	0	1	4	0	204
2023	2	47	10	115	0	2	3	0	179
2024	1	54	7	113	0	2	5	0	182

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Manhattan Charter School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2006	52	2.0	26.0	50
2007	118	8.0	14.8	66.9
2008	159	10.0	15.9	65.8
2009	197	13.0	15.2	71.1
2010	234	17.0	13.7	66.7
2011	263	15.8	16.5	79.5
2012	268	16.8	15.9	78.7
2013	260	18.3	14.1	85
2014	271	20.5	13.2	81.2
2015	262	21.0	12.4	79.4
2016	268	19.0	14.1	n/a
2017	271	16.9	15.9	70.5
2018	263	17.0	15.4	96.2
2019	241	20.0	12.0	82.2
2020	251	17.0	14.7	n/a
2021	230	18.0	12.7	n/a
2022	204	18.0	11.3	n/a
2023	179	16.0	11.1	n/a
2024	182	17.0	10.7	88.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Manhattan Charter School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2006	52	2.0	26.0	50
2007	118	8.0	14.8	66.9
2008	159	10.0	15.9	65.8
2009	197	13.0	15.2	71.1
2010	234	17.0	13.7	66.7
2011	263	15.8	16.5	79.5
2012	268	16.8	15.9	78.7
2013	260	18.3	14.1	85
2014	271	20.5	13.2	81.2
2015	262	21.0	12.4	79.4
2016	268	19.0	14.1	n/a
2017	271	16.9	15.9	70.5
2018	263	17.0	15.4	96.2
2019	241	20.0	12.0	82.2
2020	251	17.0	14.7	n/a
2021	230	18.0	12.7	n/a
2022	204	18.0	11.3	n/a
2023	179	16.0	11.1	n/a
2024	182	17.0	10.7	88.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Manhattan Charter School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$846 (4.6%)	$17,637 (95.4%)	$18,483
2020	$912 (5.5%)	$15,581 (94.5%)	$16,493
2021	$1,098 (6.4%)	$16,088 (93.6%)	$17,186
2022	$2,361 (11.8%)	$17,658 (88.2%)	$20,019
2023	$2,733 (11.7%)	$20,595 (88.3%)	$23,328

Data source: New York Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Manhattan Charter School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1378^th of 2413 Elementary schools	Ranks 1504^th of 2439 Elementary schools	4.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Manhattan Charter School)	62	36.7	25.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (New York)	52	44.9	7.1%
3rd Grade Math (Manhattan Charter School)	45	30	15%
3rd Grade Math (New York)	54	53.7	0.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Manhattan Charter School)	28	66.7	38.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (New York)	48	48.8	0.8%
4th Grade Math (Manhattan Charter School)	18	56	38%
4th Grade Math (New York)	50	53.9	3.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Manhattan Charter School)	51	31	20%
5th Grade English Language Arts (New York)	38	45.1	7.1%
5th Grade Math (Manhattan Charter School)	48	32.3	15.7%
5th Grade Math (New York)	46	49.7	3.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	241	179	25.7%
African American	36	47	30.6%
American Indian	2	0	100%
Asian	31	10	67.7%
Hispanic	165	115	30.3%
Pacific Islander	2	2
White	3	2	33.3%
Two or More Races	2	3	50%

Schools Near Manhattan Charter School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Regents Living Environment (2024)	Regents Algebra I (2024)	NY State Assessments English Language Arts (2024)						NY State Assessments Math (2024)						NY State Assessments Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Regents Living Environment End of Course	Regents Algebra I End of Course	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 3rd Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 4th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 5th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 6th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 7th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 8th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 3rd Grade	NY State Assessments Math 4th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 5th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 6th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 7th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 8th Grade	NY State Assessments Science 5th Grade	NY State Assessments Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Manhattan Charter School	Public, Charter	K-5	100 Attorney St	New York	10002	New York County	Manhattan Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(212) 533-2743	182	17	10.7	88.5%	1 (0.5%)	54 (29.7%)	113 (62.1%)	7 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.1%)	5 (2.7%)	42.1	1381^st of 2445 public elementary schools	43.5%		37.5	1504^th of 2439 public elementary schools	38.3%	123			38.7	38.5	45.5				51.6	46.2	34.8				38.1		$23,328	$2,733	$20,595
Ps 142 Amalia Castro	Public	PK, KG-5	100 Attorney St	New York	10002	New York County	New York City Geographic District # 1	No	No	No	Yes	(212) 598-3800	373	32	11.4	95.4%	10 (2.7%)	63 (16.9%)	288 (77.2%)	2 (0.5%)	6 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.1%)	23.7	1957^th of 2445 public elementary schools	20.0%		29.6	1767^th of 2439 public elementary schools	27.6%	190			40.0	22.2	23.5				40.0	25.9	16.7				35.3		$27,577	$2,986	$24,590
Ps 140 Nathan Straus	Public	PK, KG-8	123 Ridge St	New York	10002	New York County	New York City Geographic District # 1	No	No	No	Yes	(212) 677-4680	368	34	10.8	95.1%	11 (3.0%)	55 (14.9%)	293 (79.6%)	5 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.1%)	15.8	2193^rd of 2445 public elementary schools	10.3%		12.2	2268^th of 2439 public elementary schools	7.0%	75		100.0	0.0	9.1	29.2	35.7	16.7	45.8	0.0	15.4	36.4	19.2	34.3	37.3	12.5	25.5	$29,849	$2,285	$27,564
Ps 20 Anna Silver	Public	PK, KG-5	166 Essex St	New York	10002	New York County	New York City Geographic District # 1	No	No	No	Yes	(212) 254-9577	379	30	12.5	86.0%	26 (6.9%)	57 (15.0%)	222 (58.6%)	59 (15.6%)	5 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.6%)	23.4	1965^th of 2445 public elementary schools	19.6%		15.3	2165^th of 2439 public elementary schools	11.2%	200			29.3	16.0	35.3				39.1	26.5	43.2				14.6		$26,209	$3,158	$23,051
Ps 134 Henrietta Szold	Public	PK, KG-5	293 E Broadway	New York	10002	New York County	New York City Geographic District # 1	No	No	No	Yes	(212) 673-4470	201	19	10.7	97.0%	5 (2.5%)	58 (28.9%)	123 (61.2%)	8 (4.0%)	1 (0.5%)	2 (1.0%)	4 (2.0%)	10.9	2319^th of 2445 public elementary schools	5.2%		6.8	2378^th of 2439 public elementary schools	2.5%	59			21.1	6.3	7.7				47.4	33.3	3.9				4.0		$33,637	$3,434	$30,203
Ps 110 Florence Nightingale	Public	PK, KG-5	285 Delancey St	New York	10002	New York County	New York City Geographic District # 1	No	No	No	No	(212) 674-2690	264	30	8.9	68.2%	48 (18.2%)	35 (13.3%)	140 (53.0%)	30 (11.4%)	1 (0.4%)	3 (1.1%)	7 (2.7%)	78.2	470^th of 2445 public elementary schools	80.8%		75.7	548^th of 2439 public elementary schools	77.5%	78			63.2	61.9	62.9				79.0	63.4	69.4				45.5		$19,050	$1,664	$17,387
Ps 188 Island School (The)	Public	PK, KG-8	442 E Houston St	New York	10002	New York County	New York City Geographic District # 1	No	No	No	Yes	(212) 677-5710	456	33	13.8	96.7%	7 (1.5%)	114 (25.0%)	314 (68.9%)	8 (1.8%)	5 (1.1%)	4 (0.9%)	4 (0.9%)	52.6	1091^st of 2445 public elementary schools	55.4%		41.8	1391^st of 2439 public elementary schools	43.0%	300	64.7	89.7	60.7	40.0	11.8	45.7	42.9	30.5	76.7	76.5	17.1	79.6	75.0	80.0	17.1		$30,002	$2,784	$27,218
Ps 15 Roberto Clemente	Public	PK, KG-5	333 E 4th St	New York	10009	New York County	New York City Geographic District # 1	No	No	No	Yes	(212) 228-8730	190	24	7.8	86.3%	9 (4.7%)	44 (23.2%)	108 (56.8%)	15 (7.9%)	1 (0.5%)	4 (2.1%)	9 (4.7%)	51.6	1127^th of 2445 public elementary schools	53.9%		42	1388^th of 2439 public elementary schools	43.1%	261			36.4	69.2	18.8				47.8	73.1	60.0				13.3		$32,650	$2,340	$30,310
Manhattan Charter School II	Public, Charter	1-5	220 Henry St	New York	10002	New York County	Manhattan Charter School II	Yes	No	No	Yes	(212) 964-3792	66	9	7.7	95.5%	1 (1.5%)	29 (43.9%)	35 (53.0%)	1 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9.6	2338^th of 2445 public elementary schools	4.4%		25.2	1893^rd of 2439 public elementary schools	22.4%	445			0.0	45.5	6.3				26.7	27.3	0.0				0.0		$25,282	$4,069	$21,213
Ps 42 Benjamin Altman	Public	PK, KG-5	71 Hester St	New York	10002	New York County	New York City Geographic District # 2	No	No	No	Yes	(212) 226-8410	457	43	10.6	67.6%	53 (11.6%)	17 (3.7%)	44 (9.6%)	323 (70.7%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	18 (3.9%)	84.9	316^th of 2445 public elementary schools	87.1%		93.1	146^th of 2439 public elementary schools	94.0%	170			49.1	74.1	70.7				60.3	92.7	86.2				70.8		$26,938	$1,744	$25,193

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In the 2023-24 school year, 182 students attended Manhattan Charter School.

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Students at Manhattan Charter School are 62% Hispanic, 30% African American, 4% Asian, 3% Two or more races, 1% Pacific Islander.

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Manhattan Charter School ranks 1381^st of 2445 New York elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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