P.S. 015 Roberto Clemente

P.S. 015 Roberto Clemente is a small elementary school in Manhattan's East Village, serving students from Pre-K through 5th grade. The school is known for its nurturing environment, small class sizes, and a dedicated staff that provides personalized attention to students. Academic performance is a notable strength, with ELA proficiency (67%) and Math proficiency (61%) both performing well above the citywide median. The school also boasts a perfect 100% positive rating across many parent survey questions, indicating high satisfaction with the school's climate, instruction, and family relationships. Parents frequently praise the school's commitment to social-emotional learning, project-based learning, and a variety of enrichment programs, including visual arts, music, dance, chess, and an after-school soccer program. The school also offers a free in-house after-school program for all Pre-K to 5th-grade students. While the school excels in many areas, a higher chronic absenteeism rate (44%) compared to the citywide median (35%) is an area for continued focus. The school has a District Gifted & Talented program and is noted for its strong support for students with disabilities, with test scores for these students reportedly well above the citywide average.