PS 21 CRISPUS ATTUCKS

PS 21 CRISPUS ATTUCKS is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #16 school district, located in BROOKLYN, NY with about 574 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 42 teachers, PS 21 CRISPUS ATTUCKS has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

P.S. 21, also known as the Crispus Attucks School, is a public elementary school located in the Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York. Serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is named in honor of Crispus Attucks, an African American man and the first casualty of the American Revolutionary War, reflecting the school’s deep roots and identity within the local community. It operates as part of the New York City Department of Education’s District 16, which encompasses several schools in the surrounding area.

The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth alongside social-emotional development. P.S. 21 typically focuses on providing a well-rounded education, often incorporating programs designed to engage students in literacy, mathematics, and the arts. As a community-centered institution, the school frequently emphasizes parental involvement and partnerships to ensure that students are prepared for the transition to middle school and are equipped with the foundational skills necessary for long-term success.

For more information, contact PS 21 CRISPUS ATTUCKS at (718) 493-9681 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.