Summary:
The 11354 zip code area of Flushing, New York is home to three elementary schools serving students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade. Based on the available data, PS 21 Edward Hart stands out as the top-performing school in the group, consistently ranking among the top 500 elementary schools in New York state over the past three years. The school's proficiency rates on state assessments significantly exceed the district and state averages in English Language Arts, Math, and Science, and it maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 14.6, suggesting more individualized attention for students.
While the other two schools, PS 214 Cadwallader Colden and PS 242 Leonard P. Stavisky Early Childhood School, have their own strengths, PS 21 Edward Hart stands out as the top performer in this group. PS 242 Leonard P. Stavisky Early Childhood School, with its focus on early childhood education (grades PK-3), has the highest per-student spending and the lowest student-teacher ratio among the three schools, indicating a strong commitment to providing a solid foundation for young learners.
Across all three schools, a high percentage of students (ranging from 72.4% to 79.41%) receive free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a predominantly economically disadvantaged population. This socioeconomic factor may present unique challenges and require targeted support and resources for these schools, which serve the New York City Geographic District #25.
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