P.S. 116 Elizabeth L Farrell
P.S. 116 Elizabeth L Farrell serves 390 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year.
P.S. 116 Elizabeth L Farrell placed 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%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the New York state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
P.S. 116 Elizabeth L Farrell's student population of 390 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 390 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 36 teachers |
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School Comparison
P.S. 116 Elizabeth L Farrell is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 4,239 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of P.S. 116 Elizabeth L Farrell is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NY) |
Overall Testing Rank | #3492 out of 4239 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 32% | 52% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30% | 52% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 9% |
| Hispanic | 95% | 27% |
| Black | 3% | 17% |
| White | 1% | 43% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.10 | 0.71 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 89% | 51% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11) | 1% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | New York City Geographic District #32 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school, middle school and elementary school to P.S. 116 Elizabeth L Farrell is All City Leadership Secondary School (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Brooklyn All City Leadership Secondary School Grades: 6-12 | 435 students
0.1 miles
321 Palmetto St
Brooklyn, NY 11237
(718) 246-6500 0.1 6-12 435 - Brooklyn Bushwick Community High School Grades: 9-12 | 202 students
0.2 miles
231 Palmetto St
Brooklyn, NY 11221
(718) 443-3083 0.2 9-12 202 - Brooklyn Junior High School 291 Roland Hayes Grades: 6-8 | 290 students
0.2 miles
231 Palmetto St
Brooklyn, NY 11221
(718) 574-0361 0.2 6-8 290 - Brooklyn Junior High School 383 Philippa Schuyler Grades: 5-8 | 869 students
0.2 miles
1300 Greene Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11237
(718) 574-0390 0.2 5-8 869 - Brooklyn Math Engineering And Science Academy Charter High School Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 471 students
0.2 miles
231 Palmetto St
Brooklyn, NY 11221
(718) 282-7426 0.2 9-12 471
School Reviews
| 2 As a parent of a former student of PS 116 I would not reccomend this school to any parent parent. I moved to NYC from Buffalo NY and the school system is a total disaster. The Quality of academic programs is very poor and limited/ There is no such thing as music class, the Auditorium/Gym is not fit & equiped adequately. There is not enough academic for children. The school facilities are very poor and old, the school needs a major renovation. And it is a disgrace that there isn't enough parent involment. Also, I may add that the custodians of the school set a very bad example to the children by having female companionship during and off school hours in the school. I removed my sons from the school & enrolled them in a private school. This school needs to be reformed in every way possible. - Posted by Parent - lmato |
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