478 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
School Overview
PS 21 Philip H. Sheridan, located in the Wakefield neighborhood of the Bronx, serves a diverse student population, primarily spanning pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. As a New York City public school, it operates under the mission of fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. The school typically focuses on foundational literacy and mathematics skills, striving to prepare children for the rigors of middle school while encouraging a culture of community and inclusivity within the Bronx district.

The school is known for being a vital neighborhood anchor, offering various programs designed to support student growth and parental engagement. Like many schools in District 11, PS 21 works to integrate a comprehensive curriculum that aligns with state standards, often supplemented by enrichment activities that aim to engage students beyond traditional classroom instruction. Parents and guardians interested in the school’s specific performance metrics, recent educational initiatives, or enrollment procedures are encouraged to consult the official NYC Department of Education (DOE) "School Quality Snapshot" or visit the school directly to learn about their current extracurricular offerings and daily instructional approach.
478
Total Students
35.0
Full-Time Teachers
13.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
80.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 21 PHILIP H SHERIDAN
Demographic Student Count
White12
Hispanic181
Black253
Asian7
Two or More6
American Indian7
Pacific Islander12
  • Black
    253 (52.9 %)
  • Hispanic
    181 (37.9 %)
  • White
    12 (2.5 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    12 (2.5 %)
  • Asian
    7 (1.5 %)
  • American Indian
    7 (1.5 %)
  • Two or More
    6 (1.3 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #11
Phone: (718)652-3903
Grade Range: K - 5th
Total Students: 478
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 35.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 383
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 62
Grade 1 82
Grade 2 71
Grade 3 85
Grade 4 98
Grade 5 80

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for PS 21 PHILIP H SHERIDAN
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten62
Grade 182
Grade 271
Grade 385
Grade 498
Grade 580
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for PS 21 PHILIP H SHERIDAN
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female23449%
Male24451%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)