Equity Project Charter School

The Equity Project Elementary School sits at the crest of a hill in Fort George, New York.

The Equity Project Charter School (“TEP”) was founded in September of 2009.

The Equity Project Charter School (“TEP”) serves approximately 500 students in grades 5-8.

TEP, is providing students from low-income families with equal access to outstanding teachers.

The Equity Project (TEP) Charter School is located in the Washington Heights/Inwood community.

The Equity Project (TEP) Charter School is more than just a school to this community.

Equity Project Charter School

Charter Elementary, Middle School | Grade K-8

549 Audubon Ave, New York, NY

Fort George Neighborhood

3.6

4.0

1,082 Students

B-

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Charter School Leader - Mr. Zeke Vanderhoek

Student Teacher Ratio
13:1

Math Proficiency
43%

Reading Proficiency
42%

Academics

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

42%

Math Proficiency

43%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

13:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

Test Scores

Equity

Student Progress

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

713:1

Student Diversity

Female

52.8%

Male

47.2%

Hispanic

94%

Black

3.3%

Two or more races

1.2%

White

Asian or Pacific Islander

<1%

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander

<1%

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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 Parent

10/9/2024

My daughter attended the best school in District 6 for Kindergarten and half of 1st grade. She was not reading , 3 months into being in TEP she was reading , was excited about going to school everyday.

4.0 NicheUser

5/18/2016

One of the best schools in The state of New York

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1.0 other

3/30/2025

I would not recommend this school because there is lots of bullying happening at this school then there is no special ed accomidations they all bully the kids with nneds the tachers are biast to the kids in the school and they are extreme discrespectful to the parents

5.0 student

4/3/2022

good school i like how the teachers are so good

5.0 parent

9/19/2017

I cannot say enough about this school. My son has a learning disability and emotional issues and they have worked with me to create a very comprehensive IEP to address his needs and even better, they are executing it! He is below grade level in math and needs to catch up. They are making it happen!...

5.0 teacher

4/30/2014

I ve been working with TEP Charter School since we started in 2009, and am currently serving as TEP s Founding Director of High School Preparation & Enrichment. It s been an incredible learning experience for me; I work with brilliant, dynamic, and hard-working people who care deeply about creating...

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$740,000 Price

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$155,000 Price

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$252K - $360K Price Range

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About Fort George

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List Price Range

$281K - $1.7M

Homes For Sale

Average Home Value

$528,244

Median Lot Size

1,742 Sq Ft

% Renters

94%

Household Income

$63,391

% of College Grads

28.9%

Median Age

Average House Size

1,052 Sq Ft

% Commercial Property

97.6%

Homes for Sale

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