P.S. 16 John Driscoll School (Closed 2023)

P.S. 16 John Driscoll School serves 1,008 students in grades Prekindergarten-5. 
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
1,008 students
Total Classroom Teachers
81 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (NY)
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
6%
10%
Hispanic
49%
30%
Black
36%
15%
White
8%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.63
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
3%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend P.S. 16 John Driscoll School?
1,008 students attend P.S. 16 John Driscoll School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of P.S. 16 John Driscoll School students are Hispanic, 36% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.S. 16 John Driscoll School?
P.S. 16 John Driscoll School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.S. 16 John Driscoll School offer ?
P.S. 16 John Driscoll School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is P.S. 16 John Driscoll School part of?
P.S. 16 John Driscoll School is part of New York City Geographic District #31.

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