P.S. 057 Crescent

P.S. 057 Crescent is an elementary school (PK-5) located in the Bronx, serving a diverse student body with a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (96%), English Language Learners (21% - above the citywide median), and students with Individualized Education Programs (32% - above the citywide 75th percentile). The school maintains a notably low suspension rate of 0%, suggesting a positive behavioral environment. Parent feedback is overwhelmingly positive, with 100% favorable responses on recent surveys regarding various aspects of the school. Academically, the school faces challenges, with ELA proficiency at 32% and Math proficiency at 26%, both falling below the citywide 25th percentile. Some external analyses indicate the school has consistently ranked in the lower quartile of New York elementary schools for state assessments over the past decade. While some parents praise the supportive staff and positive experiences for students, particularly those learning English, other feedback has raised concerns about teacher consistency and, in older instances, school facilities. The school actively participates in literacy initiatives to foster reading skills.