Serving 470 students in grades Kindergarten-5, P.s. 21 Philip H Sheridan ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 470 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 21 Philip H Sheridan ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
P.s. 21 Philip H Sheridan's student population of 470 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
470 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Rankings
P.s. 21 Philip H Sheridan ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.s. 21 Philip H Sheridan is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4202 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
41%
30%
Black
47%
16%
White
3%
40%
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.s. 21 Philip H Sheridan's ranking?
P.s. 21 Philip H Sheridan is ranked #4202 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 21 Philip H Sheridan often compared to?
P.s. 21 Philip H Sheridanis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 103 Hector Fontanez by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 21 Philip H Sheridan?
470 students attend P.s. 21 Philip H Sheridan.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of P.s. 21 Philip H Sheridan students are Black, 41% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 3% of students are Hawaiian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.s. 21 Philip H Sheridan?
P.s. 21 Philip H Sheridan has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 21 Philip H Sheridan offer ?
P.s. 21 Philip H Sheridan offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 21 Philip H Sheridan part of?
P.s. 21 Philip H Sheridan is part of New York City Geographic District #11 School District.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 21 Philip H Sheridan located?
P.s. 21 Philip H Sheridan is located in the East Bronx neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 77 other public schools located in East Bronx.
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