P.S. 38 Roberto Clemente

P.S. 38 Roberto Clemente is a small elementary school in Manhattan's East Harlem, serving students from Pre-Kindergarten through 5th grade. With an enrollment of 147 students, it offers a close-knit learning environment. The school is known for its strong community ties and a nurturing atmosphere, particularly supportive of its significant population of English Language Learners and students with special needs. Parents consistently express high satisfaction with the education their children receive and the overall school climate, with survey results showing overwhelmingly positive feedback on teacher respect, instructional quality, and care for students. Academically, the school's ELA proficiency rate of 37% is below the citywide 25th percentile, and its math proficiency rate of 19% is well below the citywide 25th percentile, indicating areas for growth in core subjects. However, the school maintains an excellent attendance rate of 97%, which is at the citywide 75th percentile, and reports a 0% suspension rate, reflecting a safe and well-managed environment. P.S. 38 also offers various enrichment programs, including partnerships for dental services, dance and fitness, and art integration through the Guggenheim's Learning Through Art program.