Serving 393 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.S. 21 Margaret Emery-elm Park ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 393 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.S. 21 Margaret Emery-elm Park ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
P.S. 21 Margaret Emery-elm Park's student population of 393 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
393 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
P.S. 21 Margaret Emery-elm Park ranks within the top 50% 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 Margaret Emery-elm Park is 0.60, 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
#2175 out of 4377 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
10%
Hispanic
58%
29%
Black
21%
16%
White
15%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.S. 21 Margaret Emery-elm Park's ranking?
P.S. 21 Margaret Emery-elm Park is ranked #2175 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.S. 21 Margaret Emery-elm Park often compared to?
P.S. 21 Margaret Emery-elm Parkis often viewed alongside schools like P.S. 18 John G Whittier, P.S. 19 Curtis School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.S. 21 Margaret Emery-elm Park?
393 students attend P.S. 21 Margaret Emery-elm Park.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of P.S. 21 Margaret Emery-elm Park students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 15% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.S. 21 Margaret Emery-elm Park?
P.S. 21 Margaret Emery-elm Park has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.S. 21 Margaret Emery-elm Park offer ?
P.S. 21 Margaret Emery-elm Park offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is P.S. 21 Margaret Emery-elm Park part of?
P.S. 21 Margaret Emery-elm Park is part of New York City Geographic District #31 School District.
In what neighborhood is P.S. 21 Margaret Emery-elm Park located?
P.S. 21 Margaret Emery-elm Park is located in the Port Richmond neighborhood of Staten Island, NY. There are 5 other public schools located in Port Richmond.
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