ICAHN CHARTER SCHOOL 2

www.icahncharterschool2.org

Charter School 342 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Icahn Charter School 2, located in the Bronxdale neighborhood of the Bronx, is a tuition-free public charter school serving students in grades K–8. It operates under the mission of the Icahn Charter Schools network, which emphasizes high academic standards, a rigorous core curriculum, and the development of strong character. The school is known for its structured environment, prioritizing mastery in literacy and mathematics while fostering a culture of high expectations for both students and staff.

Beyond its academic focus, the school places a heavy emphasis on community and parental involvement, viewing the education of the child as a partnership between home and school. By utilizing small class sizes and personalized instruction, Icahn Charter School 2 aims to close the achievement gap for students in the South Bronx, equipping them with the critical thinking skills and personal discipline necessary to succeed in competitive high schools and beyond.

342

Total Students

26.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

66.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ICAHN CHARTER SCHOOL 2
Demographic	Student Count
White	10
Hispanic	171
Black	108
Asian	50
Two or More	1
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
171 (50.0%)
Black
108 (31.6%)
Asian
50 (14.6%)
White
10 (2.9%)
Two or More
1 (0.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	ICAHN CHARTER SCHOOL 2
Phone:	(718)828-6107
Website:	http://www.icahncharterschool2.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	342
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.2
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	216
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 38

Grade 1 40

Grade 2 41

Grade 3 38

Grade 4 36

Grade 5 39

Grade 6 41

Grade 7 35

Grade 8 34