Original Research by School Decision on Icahn Charter School 5
Icahn Charter School 5 is a small K-8 charter school serving a student population that is majority Black, with substantial Hispanic enrollment and a smaller Asian student body. The school houses roughly an even distribution across its grade levels, with slightly lower enrollment in grade 8, the transition year before students move on to secondary options.
The school's chronic absenteeism rate places it in the stronger range among Bronx County districts, meaning families choosing this school will find a community where attendance patterns are relatively stable. Per-pupil spending sits in the lower range for the county, reflecting the budget model typical of many charter schools. State testing data and graduation rates were not available for this analysis; the school's grade band and charter status mean those metrics are either not yet reported or not applicable to its current configuration.
The Icahn network, of which this school is one of seven schools, recently secured a five-year charter renewal through the SUNY Board of Trustees. This renewal provides operational continuity, a factor that matters to families committing to a school for multiple years. Publicly reported materials indicate that in a future charter term, the Icahn schools intend to consolidate their governance into a single education corporation, a structural change aimed at strengthening financial and operational efficiency. This kind of reorganization is internal to the network's administration and should not affect day-to-day school life, though families may want to follow announcements as any transition unfolds.
The school is part of the Icahn Charter Schools network, which is known for using a Core Knowledge-informed curriculum and an extended school day and year. Families considering this school should verify current program details directly with the school, as the data provided does not include a detailed course catalog or program breakdown.
Free-or-reduced-price lunch eligibility and special education enrollment figures were not reported, so a complete picture of economic need and the scope of special services is missing. A parent interested in understanding whether the school's current staffing, special education capacity, or English learner services meet their child's needs should reach out to the school directly to fill those gaps.
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