Harlem Link Charter School

Summary:

Harlem Link Charter School is an elementary school located in New York City, serving grades PK-7 with a total enrollment of 364 students. The school is part of the Harlem Link Charter School District, which is ranked 623 out of 865 districts in New York and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Harlem Link Charter School has consistently underperformed compared to the state average on the New York State Assessments, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts (ELA) and Math below the state average across all grade levels. The school's performance has varied across different student subgroups, with African American students and English Language Learners performing relatively well, but male students, special education students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds performing weaker. Despite the school's high spending per student, its student-teacher ratio is higher than the state average, suggesting that the school may not be effectively utilizing its resources.

Nearby schools in the Harlem area show a wide range of performance, with some, like Sisulu-Walker Charter School of Harlem and PS 171 Patrick Henry, consistently achieving high academic success, while others, like Locke School of Arts and Engineering and Mosaic Preparatory Academy, have struggled to meet state standards. The challenges faced by Harlem Link Charter School and many of the nearby schools may be attributed to the high percentage of students from low-income families in the area, suggesting that socioeconomic factors play a significant role in academic performance. However, the school's recent improvements in ranking and rating, as well as its strengths in serving certain student subgroups, indicate that there may be opportunities for Harlem Link Charter School to enhance its overall effectiveness and better support the needs of its diverse student population.


Detail:

Public, Charter PK, KG-7

 21 W 111th St-Rm 357
       New York, NY  10026-3902


(212) 289-3249

District: Harlem Link Charter School

SchoolDigger Rank:
1486th of 2,445 New York Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $24,983 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  21.1 Help
Number of students:  339

Racial breakdown:

African American:
62.5%
Hispanic:
31.6%
White:
2.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  89.4% Help


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Compare Details Harlem Link Charter School ranks worse than 60.8% of elementary schools in New York. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 38.93. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (62.5%), Hispanic (31.6%), White (2.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 89.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Harlem Link Charter School is 21.1. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Harlem Link Charter School is $24,983.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Harlem Link Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks Harlem Link Charter School 1486th of 2445 New York public elementary schools. (See Harlem Link Charter School in the ranking list.)

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Harlem Link Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks Harlem Link Charter School 623rd of 865 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Harlem Link Charter School

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Rank History for all students at Harlem Link Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 38.98 1654th 2257 26.7%
2010 32.43 1702nd 2263 24.8%
2011 38.74 1546th 2286 32.4%
2012 61.76 973rd 2320 58.1%
2013 39.35 1428th 2325 38.6%
2014 44.33 1323rd 2345 43.6%
2015 23.46 1850th 2352 21.3%
2016 24.68 1869th 2366 21.0%
2017 28.84 1763rd 2386 26.1%
2018 36.39 1578th 2395 34.1%
2019 43.28 1329th 2413 44.9%
2022 33.95 1656th 2434 32.0%
2023 50.55 1148th 2439 52.9%
2024 38.93 1486th 2445 39.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Harlem Link Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 57.45 290th 1027 71.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Harlem Link Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.21 512th 1941 73.6%
2019 62.32 406th 1859 78.2%
2022 46.51 893rd 2031 56.0%
2023 53.39 681st 2016 66.2%
2024 46.59 927th 2110 56.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Harlem Link Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.45 1366th 2045 33.2%
2022 42.36 1144th 2099 45.5%
2023 73.96 398th 2041 80.5%
2024 45.18 1036th 2078 50.1%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Harlem Link Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.06 189th 730 74.1%
2022 59.37 183rd 622 70.6%
2023 63.27 179th 637 71.9%
2024 44.22 382nd 766 50.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Harlem Link Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.87 1465th 2338 37.3%
2019 42.80 1340th 2357 43.1%
2022 36.09 1581st 2401 34.2%
2023 54.27 1042nd 2403 56.6%
2024 43.29 1343rd 2413 44.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Harlem Link Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.19 1618th 2340 30.9%
2019 44.02 1293rd 2358 45.2%
2022 32.75 1673rd 2400 30.3%
2023 45.85 1259th 2400 47.5%
2024 36.00 1561st 2411 35.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Harlem Link Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.95 389th 948 59.0%
2019 61.51 258th 891 71.0%
2022 53.89 369th 936 60.6%
2023 62.96 263rd 857 69.3%
2024 53.44 379th 927 59.1%
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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.

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Reviews:
by a parent
Thursday, August 10, 2017

Open Quote My son is a part of the 2010 alumni at Harlem Link. While attending, the school went out of its way to form a sense of community with the students and the surrounding neighborhood. The teachers and staff developed a wonderful rapport with parents, they listened to and addressed concerns, and they continued to follow the success of my son well after he graduated. The learning was very hands on and interactive, and they strive for a more intimate learning experience. Every year we're in communication with them--they want to know how the students are doing--they hold alumni nights and invite the older students to welcome new students and advise about the middle school, high school, and even the college application progress. I am so touched by how much they continue to reach out long after graduation. I am also proud to say that my son recently won top prize for a scholarship for college that was issued through an essay program Harlem Link extended to their alumni. Very rewarding and encouraging. This goes to show the lengths that they go through to follow up with their graduates. It's not just a school, but a great community of people who genuinely have their pupils' best interest at heart. Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, June 6, 2013

Open Quote Harlem Link is No 1. We are outstanding in every aspect of the word !!!! It It is said that any organization rises and falls on leadership !! Harlem Link is the model. There is a balance in discipline, respect and hard work. My son proves it !!! Go Harlem Link !!! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Harlem Link 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 88 0 20 0 n/a n/a 0 108
2007 0 132 0 30 0 n/a n/a 0 162
2008 0 172 0 44 0 n/a n/a 0 216
2009 0 218 0 52 0 n/a n/a 0 270
2010 0 250 1 54 0 n/a n/a 1 306
2011 0 232 0 58 0 0 0 0 290
2012 1 193 1 82 12 1 4 0 294
2013 4 207 2 77 10 0 1 0 301
2014 5 209 2 93 7 0 0 0 316
2015 5 190 1 101 4 0 0 0 301
2016 8 187 0 111 3 0 0 0 309
2017 7 246 1 129 4 0 0 0 387
2018 5 264 2 138 5 0 0 0 414
2019 4 257 2 124 4 0 1 0 392
2020 5 287 2 135 4 1 2 0 436
2021 8 275 2 128 4 2 3 0 422
2022 10 264 3 124 4 1 0 0 406
2023 7 238 3 109 4 2 1 0 364
2024 9 212 2 107 6 2 1 0 339

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 Harlem Link Charter School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 108 10.0 10.8 77.8
2007 162 16.6 9.8 83.3
2008 216 19.0 11.4 87.5
2009 270 26.0 10.4 87
2010 306 30.0 10.2 87.2
2011 290 29.6 9.7 86.2
2012 294 28.3 10.3 n/a
2013 301 31.0 9.7 87.7
2014 316 30.5 10.3 87
2015 301 30.0 10.0 93
2016 309 34.0 9.0 0
2017 387 37.0 10.4 87.9
2018 414 41.0 10.0 79
2019 392 35.0 11.2 96.9
2020 436 n/a n/a n/a
2021 422 n/a n/a 92.7
2022 406 11.0 36.9 89.7
2023 364 19.0 19.1 91.8
2024 339 16.0 21.1 89.4

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 Harlem Link Charter School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 108 10.0 10.8 77.8
2007 162 16.6 9.8 83.3
2008 216 19.0 11.4 87.5
2009 270 26.0 10.4 87
2010 306 30.0 10.2 87.2
2011 290 29.6 9.7 86.2
2012 294 28.3 10.3 n/a
2013 301 31.0 9.7 87.7
2014 316 30.5 10.3 87
2015 301 30.0 10.0 93
2016 309 34.0 9.0 0
2017 387 37.0 10.4 87.9
2018 414 41.0 10.0 79
2019 392 35.0 11.2 96.9
2020 436 n/a n/a n/a
2021 422 n/a n/a 92.7
2022 406 11.0 36.9 89.7
2023 364 19.0 19.1 91.8
2024 339 16.0 21.1 89.4

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 Harlem Link Charter School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $872 (4.3%) $19,484 (95.7%) $20,357
2020 $907 (4.6%) $18,757 (95.4%) $19,664
2021 $644 (2.9%) $21,378 (97.1%) $22,022
2022 $2,212 (8.9%) $22,762 (91.1%) $24,974
2023 $2,334 (9.3%) $22,648 (90.7%) $24,983

Data source: New York Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Harlem Link 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 1329th of 2413 Elementary schoolsRanks 1148th of 2439 Elementary schools
 8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Harlem Link Charter School)5738.6
 18.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New York)5244.9
 7.1%
3rd Grade Math (Harlem Link Charter School)6266.7
 4.7%
   3rd Grade Math (New York)5453.7
 0.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Harlem Link Charter School)3234.7
 2.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4848.8
 0.8%
4th Grade Math (Harlem Link Charter School)3444.9
 10.9%
   4th Grade Math (New York)5053.9
 3.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Harlem Link Charter School)2747.3
 20.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New York)3845.1
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Harlem Link Charter School)4561.8
 16.8%
   5th Grade Math (New York)4649.7
 3.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students392364
 7.1%
African American257238
 7.4%
American Indian44
Asian23
 50%
Hispanic124109
 12.1%
Pacific Islander02
White47
 75%
Two or More Races11
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients96.9%91.8%
 5.2%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 339 students attended Harlem Link Charter School.

Harlem Link Charter School ranks 1486th of 2445 New York elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Harlem Link Charter School are 63% African American, 32% Hispanic, 3% White, 2% American Indian.


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