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P.S. 21 Margaret Emery-elm Park

168 Hooker Pl
Staten Island, NY 10302
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 50%
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%
  • : Top 50% in NY
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 70-79% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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P.S. 21 Margaret Emery-elm Park ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">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)
Total Students
393 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
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Students by Grade
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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.
This School
State Level (NY)
#2175 out of 4377 schools
(Top 50%)
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35-39%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of P.S. 21 Margaret Emery-elm Park and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of P.S. 21 Margaret Emery-elm Park and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
70-79%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
4%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in P.S. 21 Margaret Emery-elm Park and the percentage of Asian public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
58%
29%
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Black
21%
16%
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White
15%
40%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.60
This chart displays the diversity score of P.S. 21 Margaret Emery-elm Park and the public school average diversity score of New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in P.S. 21 Margaret Emery-elm Park and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in P.S. 21 Margaret Emery-elm Park and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>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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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 393 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 85%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 70-79% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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