P.S. 16 Leonard Dunkly School (Closed 2018)
P.S. 16 Leonard Dunkly School served 411 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the New York state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the New York state average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 411 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 33 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NY) |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 9% |
| Hispanic | 75% | 27% |
| Black | 20% | 17% |
| White | 5% | 43% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.40 | 0.71 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 83% | 51% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | New York City Geographic District #14 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to P.S. 16 Leonard Dunkly School is El Puente Academy For Peace And Justice (0.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Williamsburg Collegiate Charter School (0.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is P.S. 16 Leonard Dunkly (0.0 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Brooklyn P.S. 16 Leonard Dunkly Grades: PK-5 | 226 students
0.0 miles
157 Wilson St
Brooklyn, NY 11211
(718) 782-5352 0.0 PK-5 226 - Brooklyn Williamsburg Collegiate Charter School Charter School
Grades: 5-8 | 319 students
0.0 miles
157 Wilson St-4th Fl
Brooklyn, NY 11211
(718) 302-4018 0.0 5-8 319 - Brooklyn El Puente Academy For Peace And Justice Grades: 9-12 | 239 students
0.3 miles
250 Hooper St
Brooklyn, NY 11211
(718) 387-1125 0.3 9-12 239 - Brooklyn Junior High School 50 John D Wells Grades: 6-8 | 289 students
0.4 miles
183 S 3rd St
Brooklyn, NY 11211
(718) 387-4184 0.4 6-8 289 - Brooklyn Beginning With Children Charter School Ii Charter School
Grades: K-6 | 343 students
0.5 miles
215 Heyward St
Brooklyn, NY 11206
(718) 302-7700 0.5 K-6 343
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