Serving 1,086 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 21 Edward Hart ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 1,086 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 67% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: PS 21 Edward Hart serves an attendance zone in Flushing, NY, covering approximately 0.7 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 0.9 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
P.s. 21 Edward Hart's student population of 1,086 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 83 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,086 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
83 teachers
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School Calendar
School Rankings
P.s. 21 Edward Hart ranks within the top 30% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.s. 21 Edward Hart is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1111 out of 4346 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
57%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Hispanic
35%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Black
1%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
White
5%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Two or more races
1%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 12-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.8%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue and Yellow
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.s. 21 Edward Hart's ranking?
P.s. 21 Edward Hart is ranked #1111 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 21 Edward Hart often compared to?
P.s. 21 Edward Hartis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 214 Cadwallader Colden, P.s. 242 Leonard P Stavisky Early Childhood School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 21 Edward Hart?
1,086 students attend P.s. 21 Edward Hart.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of P.s. 21 Edward Hart students are Asian, 35% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 21 Edward Hart?
P.s. 21 Edward Hart has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 21 Edward Hart offer ?
P.s. 21 Edward Hart offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 21 Edward Hart part of?
P.s. 21 Edward Hart is part of New York City Geographic District #25.
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