Icahn Charter School 2

Summary:

Icahn Charter School 2 is a high-performing public charter elementary school serving grades K-8 in the Bronx, New York. With a diverse student population, the school consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state, delivering exceptional academic results that significantly outpace the state and local district averages.

Icahn Charter School 2 is a standout institution, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and ranking between 17th and 66th out of over 2,400 schools statewide in recent years. The school's students excel on the New York State Assessments, with proficiency rates often exceeding 80% and even reaching 100% in some grade levels. Icahn Charter School 2 also stands out for its strong performance in supporting the academic achievement of various student subgroups, ranking among the top 30 elementary schools in New York for African American and Hispanic students, and ranking 3rd in the state for its work with special education students.

Compared to nearby traditional public schools in New York City Geographic District #11 and New York City Geographic District #12, Icahn Charter School 2 delivers significantly higher academic outcomes, with proficiency rates often 20-30 percentage points above the local district averages. This suggests the school's ability to provide a more effective educational experience, even for students from disadvantaged backgrounds, who make up over 57% of the school's population.


Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

 1640 Bronxdale Ave
       Bronx, NY  10462


(718) 828-6107

District: Icahn Charter School 2

SchoolDigger Rank:
66th of 2,439 New York Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,895 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  12.2 Help
Number of students:  331

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
49.8%
African American:
31.7%
Asian:
12.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  57.4% Help


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Compare Details Icahn Charter School 2 ranks better than 97.3% of elementary schools in New York. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 95.92. (See more...)
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Compare Details Icahn Charter School 2 ranks better than 98.9% of middle schools in New York. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 98.25. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Icahn Charter School 2 is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (49.8%), African American (31.7%), Asian (12.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 57.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Icahn Charter School 2 is 12.2. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Icahn Charter School 2 is $19,895.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Icahn Charter School 2:

SchoolDigger ranks Icahn Charter School 2 66th of 2439 New York public elementary schools. (See Icahn Charter School 2 in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Icahn Charter School 2 17th of 1500 New York public middle schools. (See Icahn Charter School 2 in the ranking list.)

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Icahn Charter School 2:

SchoolDigger ranks Icahn Charter School 2 16th of 866 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Icahn Charter School 2

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Icahn Charter School 2

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 79.19 377th 2263 83.3%
2012 94.35 5th 2320 99.8%
2013 91.72 113th 2325 95.1%
2014 92.82 87th 2345 96.3%
2015 82.48 332nd 2352 85.9%
2016 85.07 265th 2366 88.8%
2017 91.04 131st 2386 94.5%
2018 95.71 26th 2395 98.9%
2019 98.04 29th 2413 98.8%
2021 95.02 17th 2201 99.2%
2022 95.24 63rd 2434 97.4%
2023 95.92 66th 2439 97.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Icahn Charter School 2

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 99.33 3rd 1941 99.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Icahn Charter School 2

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 97.48 20th 2045 99.0%
2019 99.26 29th 2032 98.6%
2021 96.18 28th 1678 98.3%
2022 97.26 34th 2099 98.4%
2023 98.12 31st 2041 98.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Homeless students at Icahn Charter School 2

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 97.69 14th 730 98.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Icahn Charter School 2

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.82 65th 2338 97.2%
2019 95.09 63rd 2357 97.3%
2021 93.34 30th 1955 98.5%
2022 95.39 47th 2401 98.0%
2023 94.12 99th 2403 95.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Icahn Charter School 2

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 96.70 9th 2340 99.6%
2019 98.63 10th 2358 99.6%
2021 93.35 24th 1961 98.8%
2022 90.96 139th 2400 94.2%
2023 95.39 61st 2400 97.5%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Icahn Charter School 2

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 99.26 12th 891 98.7%
2021 97.91 5th 427 98.8%
2023 96.51 29th 857 96.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Icahn Charter School 2

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 97.54 9th 1392 99.4%
2019 98.80 19th 1315 98.6%
2021 95.77 18th 818 97.8%
2022 98.29 11th 1503 99.3%
2023 98.46 10th 1429 99.3%
See the entire list of Best New York Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

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

Rank History for Icahn Charter School 2

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Rank History for all middle school students at Icahn Charter School 2

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2013 93.39 60th 1373 95.6%
2014 94.56 49th 1401 96.5%
2015 95.33 46th 1407 96.7%
2016 91.76 80th 1429 94.4%
2017 88.39 132nd 1455 90.9%
2018 93.58 71st 1438 95.1%
2019 94.77 74th 1439 94.9%
2021 97.97 18th 1242 98.6%
2022 98.12 24th 1479 98.4%
2023 98.25 17th 1500 98.9%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Icahn Charter School 2

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 98.87 11th 1170 99.1%
2019 99.89 11th 1139 99.0%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Icahn Charter School 2

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 96.73 35th 1245 97.2%
2019 94.65 64th 1241 94.8%
2021 98.86 11th 935 98.8%
2022 99.30 13th 1306 99.0%
2023 99.09 15th 1288 98.8%
See the entire list of Best New York Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for middle school Female students at Icahn Charter School 2

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.56 70th 1353 94.8%
2019 95.59 51st 1370 96.3%
2021 95.48 23rd 1066 97.8%
2022 97.03 28th 1454 98.1%
2023 97.00 21st 1463 98.6%
See the entire list of Best New York Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for middle school Male students at Icahn Charter School 2

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.98 82nd 1352 93.9%
2019 89.10 124th 1366 90.9%
2021 99.21 1st 1071 99.9%
2022 96.79 45th 1455 96.9%
2023 98.46 13th 1464 99.1%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Icahn Charter School 2

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 98.19 20th 706 97.2%
2023 98.67 15th 696 97.8%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Icahn Charter School 2

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 95.62 31st 810 96.2%
2019 94.15 37th 826 95.5%
2022 99.01 9th 914 99.0%
2023 99.45 3rd 943 99.7%
See the entire list of Best New York Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

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
Tuesday, June 6, 2023

Open Quote Worst school ever. Don’t believe the “Blue Ribbon School” bs. The principal, like many here have said, is a joke to be in authority. She abuses her power, fails to communicate with the parents, and says one thing and does another. I regret enrolling my child in this school. I feel cheated in so many ways-from the way the teachers are allowed to mentally abuse the students and get away with it to the principal not taking a stand in doing what’s right. I am alarmingly disturbed on how some of the teachers here can ridicule children and make them feel insecure within themselves and get away with it after hearing several parents’ concerns. Don’t waste your child’s precious years at this school like I did and so many have. I wish I could get the time back I spent with one issue after the other…. Close Quote


by a parent
Monday, October 24, 2011

Open Quote I have two kids at Icahn charter school 2 and Icahn charter school 4, and they love it. They are still construction part of the school but it is going to be a huge nice building in the Bronx, District 11. My daughter is 5 years old and she is already reading multiple books. All Icahn charter schools have the same curriculums and have strong emphasis on the care program which teaches the kids to respect one another. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Icahn Charter School 2

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2008 2 57 2 47 0 n/a n/a 0 108
2009 0 67 1 71 0 n/a n/a 7 146
2010 2 79 0 93 0 n/a n/a 4 178
2011 12 96 6 92 0 0 9 0 215
2013 4 102 8 165 2 1 3 0 285
2014 4 116 11 184 3 0 2 0 320
2015 7 110 13 190 4 0 0 0 324
2016 8 95 15 202 6 0 0 0 326
2017 7 92 14 202 4 3 1 0 323
2018 8 98 14 191 4 3 2 0 320
2019 11 102 15 188 4 2 3 0 325
2020 13 107 12 182 4 2 3 0 323
2021 14 106 14 178 5 3 3 0 323
2022 12 104 26 161 5 3 2 0 313
2023 13 105 41 165 3 2 2 0 331

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 Icahn Charter School 2

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2008 108 9.0 12.0 81.5
2009 146 15.8 9.2 74.8
2010 178 16.0 11.1 73
2011 215 17.2 12.5 73
2013 285 26.0 10.9 73.7
2014 320 23.5 13.6 77.5
2015 324 25.0 12.9 72.2
2016 326 26.0 12.5 0
2017 323 25.9 12.4 53.6
2018 320 27.0 11.8 54.1
2019 325 24.0 13.5 64.9
2020 323 19.0 17.0 64.4
2021 323 29.0 11.1 55.7
2022 313 27.0 11.5 62
2023 331 27.0 12.2 57.4

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 Icahn Charter School 2

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2008 108 9.0 12.0 81.5
2009 146 15.8 9.2 74.8
2010 178 16.0 11.1 73
2011 215 17.2 12.5 73
2013 285 26.0 10.9 73.7
2014 320 23.5 13.6 77.5
2015 324 25.0 12.9 72.2
2016 326 26.0 12.5 0
2017 323 25.9 12.4 53.6
2018 320 27.0 11.8 54.1
2019 325 24.0 13.5 64.9
2020 323 19.0 17.0 64.4
2021 323 29.0 11.1 55.7
2022 313 27.0 11.5 62
2023 331 27.0 12.2 57.4

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 Icahn Charter School 2

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $568 (3.1%) $17,939 (96.9%) $18,507
2020 $520 (3.4%) $14,902 (96.6%) $15,421
2021 $952 (6.2%) $14,310 (93.8%) $15,262
2022 $1,930 (9.7%) $18,033 (90.3%) $19,963
2023 $1,687 (8.5%) $18,208 (91.5%) $19,895

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Icahn Charter School 2

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 29th of 2413 Elementary schoolsRanks 66th of 2439 Elementary schools
 1.5%
Ranks 74th of 1439 Middle schoolsRanks 17th of 1500 Middle schools
 4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Icahn Charter School 2)9773.5
 23.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New York)5244.9
 7.1%
3rd Grade Math (Icahn Charter School 2)9797.1
 0.1%
   3rd Grade Math (New York)5453.7
 0.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Icahn Charter School 2)8286.1
 4.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4848.8
 0.8%
4th Grade Math (Icahn Charter School 2)9797.3
 0.3%
   4th Grade Math (New York)5053.9
 3.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Icahn Charter School 2)9681.1
 14.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New York)3845.1
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Icahn Charter School 2)10084.2
 15.8%
   5th Grade Math (New York)4649.7
 3.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Icahn Charter School 2)8679
 7.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4745.8
 1.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Icahn Charter School 2)7796.9
 19.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4048
 8%
7th Grade Math (Icahn Charter School 2)92100
 8%
   7th Grade Math (New York)4451.9
 7.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Icahn Charter School 2)6493.6
 29.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4855.2
 7.2%
8th Grade Math (Icahn Charter School 2)80100
 20%
   8th Grade Math (New York)3340.7
 7.7%
End of Course Algebra I (Icahn Charter School 2)100100
   End of Course Algebra I (New York)71.164.6
 6.5%
End of Course Living Environment (Icahn Charter School 2)62.5100
 37.5%
   End of Course Living Environment (New York)73.265.7
 7.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students325331
 1.8%
African American102105
 2.9%
American Indian43
 25%
Asian1541
 173.3%
Hispanic188165
 12.2%
Pacific Islander22
White1113
 18.2%
Two or More Races32
 33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients64.9%57.4%
 7.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Icahn Charter School 2

Yes! Icahn Charter School 2 is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 66th of 2439 New York elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 331 students attended Icahn Charter School 2.

Students at Icahn Charter School 2 are 50% Hispanic, 32% African American, 12% Asian, 4% White.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the WNYC and the New York State Department of Health and the NY State Education Department.

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