P.S. 21 Margaret Emery-Elm Park

P.S. 21 Margaret Emery-Elm Park is a PK-5 elementary school in Staten Island, serving as a zoned neighborhood institution. The school is recognized for its strong academic performance, with students demonstrating solid proficiency in both English Language Arts (63%) and Math (62%), figures that are above the citywide median for elementary schools. A key strength is its excellent school climate and high parent satisfaction, with families and teachers consistently reporting positive experiences and recommending the school. The faculty is highly regarded, with a high percentage of experienced teachers and strong endorsement of the principal's leadership. P.S. 21 offers robust special education services and effectively supports English Language Learners and students from diverse backgrounds, with a student-teacher ratio that is lower than the state average. The school provides early childhood programs, including 3-K and Pre-K. Historically, it has engaged in unique initiatives, such as an Arts Alive! program in partnership with Princeton University. While fostering a positive environment, the school addresses a higher-than-average chronic absenteeism rate.