P.S. 16 Leonard Dunkly School serves 411 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 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
411 students
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
75%
30%
Black
20%
15%
White
5%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend P.S. 16 Leonard Dunkly School?
411 students attend P.S. 16 Leonard Dunkly School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of P.S. 16 Leonard Dunkly School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, and 5% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.S. 16 Leonard Dunkly School?
P.S. 16 Leonard Dunkly 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 Leonard Dunkly School offer ?
P.S. 16 Leonard Dunkly School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is P.S. 16 Leonard Dunkly School part of?
P.S. 16 Leonard Dunkly School is part of New York City Geographic District #14.
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