At a Glance
A small, high-need elementary school with strong family relationships and recovering test scores in a transit-rich but family-sparse neighborhood
Families who prioritize a small, relationship-driven school environment over raw test score rankings. Parents who value strong communication with teachers and principal, and who can actively support attendance consistency, will thrive here. It's well-suited for families who live or work in or near the East Village and want a neighborhood school without selective admissions.
- Exceptional family trust and satisfaction (97% parent-principal trust, 96% satisfaction)
- Zero suspensions for three consecutive years despite high-need population
- Strong post-pandemic academic recovery — 2025 scores exceed pre-pandemic highs
- 100% of families report strong relationships with the school
- Small school feel with 179 students allows for personalized attention
- Chronic absenteeism is a serious concern at 56.4% — nearly half of students are missing significant school
- Teacher instruction quality scores 80.4%, below the district average of 87%
- 4th and 5th grade performance is strong, but 3rd grade lags (42.9% ELA)
- The neighborhood has low family density and low safety scores — this is not a traditional family-heavy area
- Class sizes are average (21.2), not small
Based on 2024-2025 data
School SummaryDistrict 1
Among District 1 peer schools, P.S. 015 doesn't appear in the top-tier comparison (which includes high performers like New Explorations at 99/100 and P.S. 184 at 87/100), but its 2.55/4 overall score exceeds the district average of 1.98. In a district with both celebrated screened schools and community schools, P.S. 015 holds its own on academics while leading on family trust metrics.
With 66.7% ELA and 60.6% math proficiency, P.S. 015 outperforms the District 1 averages (51.7% ELA, 47.4% math) by a meaningful margin. The overall score of 2.55/4 also sits well above the district average of 1.98. However, there's significant variation across grade levels: 5th graders show strong ELA performance (80.8%) but struggle in math (48.1%), while 4th graders excel in both subjects (72.7% ELA, 81.8% math). The 3rd grade scores (42.9% ELA, 54.5% math) suggest room for growth in the younger grades.
The survey data tells a compelling story: families love this school. Parent satisfaction hits 96% (vs. 88% district average), and trust metrics are off the charts — 97% for parent-teacher trust and parent-principal trust, with 100% reporting strong relationships. Teacher instruction quality scores 80.4%, which is slightly below the district average of 87% and worth noting. Discipline is exemplary: zero suspensions for three consecutive years. The school has clearly built a warm, trusting environment where families feel heard and valued.
The student body reflects the neighborhood's demographic shift: 52% Hispanic, 28% Black, 12% Asian, 7% White, and 2% multi-racial, with a diversity index of 67%. The economic need index of 87.9% is very high — nearly 9 in 10 students qualify for free or reduced lunch. At 21%, the IEP population is substantial. The school is small (179 students) with average class sizes of 21.2, allowing for personal attention but limited scale.
The East Village offers excellent transit access (93.1 percentile) and stability (77 percentile), but scores poorly on family orientation (14.18) and safety (14.94). With median home values over $1 million and only 6.6% of households having children, it's a challenging environment for a neighborhood elementary school. Families here are navigating high costs, limited child-focused infrastructure, and the typical tradeoffs of city living. The neighborhood's high poverty rate (24.7%) also means many families face economic pressures that affect school engagement.
The East Village is highly walkable with excellent subway access, making the school accessible to families without cars. However, the low family density means many students likely commute from outside the immediate area.
Academic Performance
ELA Proficiency
Students scoring proficient or above on the NY State ELA exam.
NYC DOE InfoHub · 2022-23
Math Proficiency
Students scoring proficient or above on the NY State Math exam.
NYC DOE InfoHub · 2022-23
Survey Results
NYC School Survey (2025) · 118 families responded (77% rate)
Racial & Ethnic Diversity
NYC DOE InfoHub · 2022-23
Economic Need & Special Populations
Discipline
NYSED Student & Educator Database (2023-24)
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is P.S. 015 Roberto Clemente a good school?
- On Motley, P.S. 015 Roberto Clemente earns an overall quality score of 64/100 — a blend of New York State ELA and math results, attendance, and the school-climate survey. Its state test results run above the District 1 average.
- What grades does P.S. 015 Roberto Clemente serve?
- P.S. 015 Roberto Clemente serves grades Pre-K to 5.
- How do students get into P.S. 015 Roberto Clemente?
- P.S. 015 Roberto Clemente admits by application through a random lottery, with no academic screen.
- Is P.S. 015 Roberto Clemente public, charter, or private?
- P.S. 015 Roberto Clemente is a public school in NYC Community School District 1.
- What neighborhood is P.S. 015 Roberto Clemente in?
- P.S. 015 Roberto Clemente is in East Village, Manhattan.
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