P.S. 21 Crispus Attucks
P.S. 21 Crispus Attucks serves 574 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year.
P.S. 21 Crispus Attucks placed 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%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 57% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
P.S. 21 Crispus Attucks's student population of 574 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
Total Students | 574 students |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 42 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
P.S. 21 Crispus Attucks is ranked within the top 50% of all 4,239 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of P.S. 21 Crispus Attucks is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NY) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1834 out of 4239 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 58% | 52% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 57% | 52% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 |
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American Indian | n/a | 1% |
Asian | 1% | 9% |
Hispanic | 11% | 27% |
Black | 85% | 17% |
White | 3% | 43% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | n/a | 3% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.27 | 0.71 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 73% | 51% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 4% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | New York City Geographic District #16 School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to P.S. 21 Crispus Attucks is Nelson Mandela High School (0.2 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Excellence Boys Charter School Of Bedford Stuyvesant (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Brooklyn Excellence Boys Charter School Of Bedford Stuyvesant Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 812 students
0.2 miles
225 Patchen Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11233
(718) 638-1830 0.2 K-8 812 - Brooklyn Nelson Mandela High School Grades: 9-12 | 272 students
0.2 miles
1700 Fulton St
Brooklyn, NY 11213
(718) 804-6805 0.2 9-12 272 - Brooklyn Boys And Girls High School Grades: 9-12 | 412 students
0.3 miles
1700 Fulton St
Brooklyn, NY 11213
(718) 467-1700 0.3 9-12 412 - Brooklyn Gotham Professional Arts Academy Grades: 9-12 | 169 students
0.3 miles
265 Ralph Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11233
(718) 455-0746 0.3 9-12 169 - Brooklyn P.S. 262 El Hajj Malik El Shabazz Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 183 students
0.3 miles
500 Macon St
Brooklyn, NY 11233
(718) 453-0780 0.3 PK-5 183
School Reviews
5 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. - Posted by Student/Alumni - emopr |
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