Serving 676 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ps 216 Arturo Toscanini ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 676 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ps 216 Arturo Toscanini ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Ps 216 Arturo Toscanini's student population of 676 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
676 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ps 216 Arturo Toscanini ranks within the top 50% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ps 216 Arturo Toscanini is 0.68, 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
#1781 out of 4093 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
29%
10%
Hispanic
21%
29%
Black
4%
16%
White
44%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ps 216 Arturo Toscanini's ranking?
Ps 216 Arturo Toscanini is ranked #1781 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Ps 216 Arturo Toscanini often compared to?
Ps 216 Arturo Toscaniniis often viewed alongside schools like Ps 215 Morris H Weiss, Ps 238 Anne Sullivan by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Ps 216 Arturo Toscanini?
676 students attend Ps 216 Arturo Toscanini.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Ps 216 Arturo Toscanini students are White, 29% of students are Asian, 21% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ps 216 Arturo Toscanini?
Ps 216 Arturo Toscanini has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps 216 Arturo Toscanini offer ?
Ps 216 Arturo Toscanini offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ps 216 Arturo Toscanini part of?
Ps 216 Arturo Toscanini is part of New York City Geographic District #21 School District.
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