Serving 484 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ps 21 Crispus Attucks ranks in the top 50% 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 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 484 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Math Proficiency: 59% (Top 1% in NY)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ps 21 Crispus Attucks's student population of 484 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
484 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Ps 21 Crispus Attucks is 0.28, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)59%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)57%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
14%
29%
Black
84%
16%
White
1%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Ps 21 Crispus Attucks often compared to?
Ps 21 Crispus Attucksis often viewed alongside schools like Ps 40 George W Carver 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 54% NY state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average).
How many students attend Ps 21 Crispus Attucks?
484 students attend Ps 21 Crispus Attucks.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Ps 21 Crispus Attucks students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ps 21 Crispus Attucks?
Ps 21 Crispus Attucks has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps 21 Crispus Attucks offer ?
Ps 21 Crispus Attucks offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ps 21 Crispus Attucks part of?
Ps 21 Crispus Attucks is part of New York City Geographic District #16 School District.
In what neighborhood is Ps 21 Crispus Attucks located?
Ps 21 Crispus Attucks is located in the Bedford Stuyvesant neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 46 other public schools located in Bedford Stuyvesant.
School Reviews
5 11/29/2011
This school is amazing. I went here myself so I already know for sure what it's like. The teachers are amazing; I had Ms. Bufford and altthough she yelled aloy, I could see that it was only because of the children in my class. This was three years ago, but I still remember every teacher's name. They're like family to me.
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