Serving 249 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Ps 16 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 249 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ps 16 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Ps 16's student population of 249 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
249 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ps 16 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ps 16 is 0.71, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2196 out of 4093 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
12%
29%
Black
25%
16%
White
44%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
17%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ps 16's ranking?
Ps 16 is ranked #2196 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Ps 16 often compared to?
Ps 16is often viewed alongside schools like Ps 18 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Ps 16?
249 students attend Ps 16.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Ps 16 students are White, 25% of students are Black, 17% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ps 16?
Ps 16 has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps 16 offer ?
Ps 16 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ps 16 part of?
Ps 16 is part of Troy City School District.
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