PS/IS 210 21ST CENTURY ACADEMY

399 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

PS/IS 210, also known as the 21st Century Academy, is a public school located in the Hamilton Heights neighborhood of Manhattan. Serving students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade, the school functions as a comprehensive community hub that emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience. Its curriculum is designed to foster both academic achievement and personal growth, aiming to prepare students for the rigors of high school and beyond within a supportive and inclusive environment.

Beyond its core academics, the school is recognized for its commitment to community engagement and student enrichment. By integrating diverse learning opportunities, PS/IS 210 focuses on developing critical thinking and social-emotional skills in its student body. Its location in the vibrant 10031 zip code places it at the heart of a historically rich neighborhood, allowing the school to leverage local resources and partnerships to enhance the educational experience for its families.

399

Total Students

34.3

Full-Time Teachers

11.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

90.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS/IS 210 21ST CENTURY ACADEMY
Demographic	Student Count
White	7
Hispanic	375
Black	6
Asian	2
Pacific Islander	9

Hispanic
375 (94.0%)
Pacific Islander
9 (2.3%)
White
7 (1.8%)
Black
6 (1.5%)
Asian
2 (0.5%)

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 # 6
Phone:	(212)283-0012
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	399
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	356
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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 14

Kindergarten 42

Grade 1 45

Grade 2 38

Grade 3 49

Grade 4 43

Grade 5 31

Grade 6 38

Grade 7 54

Grade 8 45