Serving 1,086 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 21 Edward Hart ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 1,086 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
P.s. 21 Edward Hart's student population of 1,086 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 77 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,086 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
77 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
P.s. 21 Edward Hart ranks within the top 30% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.s. 21 Edward Hart is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1254 out of 4377 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
58%
10%
Hispanic
33%
30%
Black
1%
16%
White
6%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.s. 21 Edward Hart's ranking?
P.s. 21 Edward Hart is ranked #1254 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 21 Edward Hart often compared to?
P.s. 21 Edward Hartis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 214 Cadwallader Colden, P.s. 242 Leonard P Stavisky Early Childhood School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 21 Edward Hart?
1,086 students attend P.s. 21 Edward Hart.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of P.s. 21 Edward Hart students are Asian, 33% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.s. 21 Edward Hart?
P.s. 21 Edward Hart has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 21 Edward Hart offer ?
P.s. 21 Edward Hart offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is P.s. 21 Edward Hart part of?
P.s. 21 Edward Hart is part of New York City Geographic District #25 School District.
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