BROOKLYN PROSPECT CHARTER SCHOOL - CSD 13.2

www.brooklynprospect.org

Charter School 580 Students

Elementary School K - 7th

School Overview

The International Charter School of New York (ICS), located in Downtown Brooklyn, is a tuition-free public charter school that serves students in grades K–5. The school is defined by its commitment to a global perspective, aiming to prepare students for success in a diverse and interconnected world. By emphasizing a rigorous academic curriculum alongside social-emotional learning, ICS strives to create a culturally responsive environment that celebrates the backgrounds of its student body while fostering high standards of achievement.

Central to the school's philosophy is the integration of global awareness into daily instruction, often utilizing inquiry-based learning to engage students in complex topics. The school focuses on building a strong community atmosphere, prioritizing character development and critical thinking skills. By maintaining a small-school feel within the urban landscape of Brooklyn, the International Charter School of New York aims to provide an equitable and inclusive educational experience that equips young learners with the tools necessary to become active, empathetic, and knowledgeable global citizens.

580

Total Students

46.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

48.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BROOKLYN PROSPECT CHARTER SCHOOL - CSD 13.2
Demographic	Student Count
White	153
Hispanic	157
Black	176
Asian	24
Two or More	62
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	3

Black
176 (30.3%)
Hispanic
157 (27.1%)
White
153 (26.4%)
Two or More
62 (10.7%)
Asian
24 (4.1%)
American Indian
5 (0.9%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.5%)

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:	BROOKLYN PROSPECT CHARTER SCHOOL - CSD 13.2
Phone:	(718)305-4199
Website:	http://www.brooklynprospect.org
Grade Range:	K - 7th
Total Students:	580
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	255
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	28

* 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 78

Grade 1 79

Grade 2 56

Grade 3 79

Grade 4 62

Grade 5 80

Grade 6 85

Grade 7 60

Ungraded 1