Elementary Schools in New York City Geographic District #21

The 22 elementary schools located in New York City Geographic District #21 serve students from pre-kindergarten through 8th grade, with the majority being traditional elementary schools (PK-5 or K-5). The schools in this district demonstrate a mix of high-performing and lower-performing academic outcomes, with some standout schools like Ps 101 Verrazano (The) and Ps 95 Gravesend (The) consistently ranking among the top elementary schools in New York.

The academic performance of the schools in this district generally exceeds the New York City Geographic District #21 and New York state averages on state assessments in English Language Arts and Math. However, there are significant performance gaps, with some schools exhibiting much lower proficiency rates, particularly in these subject areas. The schools with the highest percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch tend to have lower academic performance, suggesting a potential correlation between socioeconomic status and student achievement.

The variation in per-student spending and student-teacher ratios across the schools may also contribute to the observed performance disparities. Schools with higher spending and lower student-teacher ratios, such as the magnet schools Ps 253 and Ps 121 Nelson A Rockefeller, demonstrate stronger academic outcomes. Identifying and replicating the successful strategies of the top-performing schools could help raise the overall academic achievement in the district and address these inequities.