PS 21 EDWARD HART

www.ps21q.weebly.com

1,073 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

P.S. 21 Edward Hart, located in Flushing, Queens, is a public elementary school serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the New York City Department of Education, the school is situated in a diverse neighborhood and is known for fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and community engagement.

The school is recognized for its commitment to providing a well-rounded education, often integrating core curriculum subjects with enrichment opportunities that help prepare students for success in middle school and beyond. With a focus on inclusive practices, P.S. 21 aims to address the needs of its diverse student population through structured instruction, collaborative classroom settings, and a dedicated teaching staff focused on the socio-emotional and educational development of every child.

1,073

Total Students

73.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

81.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 21 EDWARD HART
Demographic	Student Count
White	60
Hispanic	352
Black	13
Asian	625
Two or More	20
American Indian	3

Asian
625 (58.2 %)
Hispanic
352 (32.8 %)
White
60 (5.6 %)
Two or More
20 (1.9 %)
Black
13 (1.2 %)
American Indian
3 (0.3 %)

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 #25
Phone:	(718)445-8833
Website:	http://www.ps21q.weebly.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	1,073
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	73.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	819
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	53

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 58

Kindergarten 150

Grade 1 168

Grade 2 170

Grade 3 174

Grade 4 166

Grade 5 184

Ungraded 3

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for PS 21 EDWARD HART
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	58
Kindergarten	150
Grade 1	168
Grade 2	170
Grade 3	174
Grade 4	166
Grade 5	184
Ungraded	3

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for PS 21 EDWARD HART
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	530	49.4%
Male	543	50.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)