Serving 343 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 16 Wakefield 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 25-29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 343 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: PS 16 Wakefield serves a 0.3 square mile area in the Bronx, NY, with most families typically driving 5-10 minutes to the school, and the furthest point in the attendance zone located about 0.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
P.s. 16 Wakefield's student population of 343 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
343 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Rankings
P.s. 16 Wakefield 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 Wakefield is 0.58, 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
#3931 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
5%
10%
Hispanic
57%
31%
Black
31%
15%
White
2%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)54.5%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
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 Wakefield's ranking?
P.s. 16 Wakefield is ranked #3931 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 16 Wakefield often compared to?
P.s. 16 Wakefieldis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 19 Judith K Weiss by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 16 Wakefield?
343 students attend P.s. 16 Wakefield.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of P.s. 16 Wakefield students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 16 Wakefield?
P.s. 16 Wakefield has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 16 Wakefield offer ?
P.s. 16 Wakefield offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 16 Wakefield part of?
P.s. 16 Wakefield is part of New York City Geographic District #11.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 16 Wakefield located?
P.s. 16 Wakefield is located in the East Bronx neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 77 other public schools located in East Bronx.
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