PS 21 MARGARET EMERY-ELM PARK

PS 21 MARGARET EMERY-ELM PARK is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #31 school district, located in STATEN ISLAND, NY with about 364 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. 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 33 teachers, PS 21 MARGARET EMERY-ELM PARK has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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.

PS 21, also known as the Margaret Emery-Elm Park school, is a public elementary school located in the Elm Park neighborhood of Staten Island, New York. Serving students from prekindergarten through fifth grade, the school is part of the New York City Department of Education’s District 31. The school is named in honor of Margaret Emery, a longtime Staten Island educator and community figure, and it serves as a central pillar of the local Elm Park community, focusing on providing foundational academic support to a diverse student population.

The school is characterized by its commitment to fostering a nurturing environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. Like many schools in the NYC system, PS 21 focuses on literacy and mathematics while integrating arts and enrichment programs to provide a well-rounded educational experience. As a community school, it often engages in outreach and collaborative efforts with local families to ensure that students have the necessary resources and support systems to succeed throughout their primary education years.

For more information, contact PS 21 MARGARET EMERY-ELM PARK at (718) 816-3300 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.