The Evelyn Linares Academy for Community Leadership

P.S./I.S. 210 - Twenty-first Century Academy for Community Leadership is a PreK-8 school in Manhattan known for its Spanish and English Dual Language program, which aims to develop strong bilingual readers, writers, and speakers while fostering cultural understanding. The school demonstrates strong academic performance, with math proficiency rates above the citywide median and a significantly high percentage of students engaged in accelerated coursework, well above the 75th percentile citywide. It maintains an "Excellent" rating for safety and school climate, as well as for relationships with families, supported by overwhelmingly positive parent survey results. Parents frequently describe the staff as personable, respectful, hardworking, and knowledgeable. The school offers a warm, nurturing environment with a focus on hands-on learning, complemented by robust programs in music, fine arts, theater, and sports, along with facilities like a science lab, library, and a rooftop garden. While student surveys indicate some concerns regarding cleanliness, fair conflict resolution, and bullying, overall safety ratings remain high. The school serves a predominantly Hispanic student population with a high percentage of English Language Learners and students from low-income backgrounds.