New World Preparatory Charter School vs Ps 21 Margaret Emery-Elm Park
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 225 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
New World Preparatory Charter School
Staten Island · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
803 students
Ps 21 Margaret Emery-Elm Park
Staten Island · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
380 students
| Measure | New World Preparatory Charter School Staten Island, New York | Ps 21 Margaret Emery-Elm Park Staten Island, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1702 of 2,536 | #1688 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #31540 of 50,301 | #31229 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 803 | 380 |
| Enrollment | 803 | 380 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.3% | 88.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 42% |
| Math proficiency | – | 42% |
| city | Staten Island | Staten Island |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (40.6 vs 41.1).
- •Ps 21 Margaret Emery-Elm Park does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.7% vs 93.3%).
- •Ps 21 Margaret Emery-Elm Park does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 11.5).
- •New World Preparatory Charter School is the larger school with 803 students compared with 380.
- •New World Preparatory Charter School is a charter school while Ps 21 Margaret Emery-Elm Park is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is New World Preparatory Charter School better than Ps 21 Margaret Emery-Elm Park?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are New World Preparatory Charter School and Ps 21 Margaret Emery-Elm Park?
About 225 m in a straight line, between Staten Island and Staten Island in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
New World Preparatory Charter School: 803. Ps 21 Margaret Emery-Elm Park: 380. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do New World Preparatory Charter School and Ps 21 Margaret Emery-Elm Park rank in New York?
New World Preparatory Charter School is 1702nd of 2,536 and Ps 21 Margaret Emery-Elm Park is 1688th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).