Serving 377 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 16 John J Driscoll ranks 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%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 377 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
P.s. 16 John J Driscoll's student population of 377 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
377 students
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
School Rankings
P.s. 16 John J Driscoll ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.s. 16 John J Driscoll is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4134 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
6%
10%
Hispanic
66%
31%
Black
22%
15%
White
5%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)58.9%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.s. 16 John J Driscoll's ranking?
P.s. 16 John J Driscoll is ranked #4134 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 16 John J Driscoll often compared to?
P.s. 16 John J Driscollis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 74 Future Leaders Elementary School, P.s. 69 Daniel D Tompkins, Fort Hill Collaborative Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 16 John J Driscoll?
377 students attend P.s. 16 John J Driscoll.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of P.s. 16 John J Driscoll students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 16 John J Driscoll?
P.s. 16 John J Driscoll has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 16 John J Driscoll offer ?
P.s. 16 John J Driscoll offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 16 John J Driscoll part of?
P.s. 16 John J Driscoll is part of New York City Geographic District #31.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 16 John J Driscoll located?
P.s. 16 John J Driscoll is located in the Mid Island neighborhood of Staten Island, NY. There are 14 other public schools located in Mid Island.
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