Serving 715 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 216 Arturo Toscanini ranks in the top 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 55% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 715 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 55% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: PS 216 ARTURO TOSCANINI serves a compact area of approximately 0.3 square miles in Brooklyn, NY, with a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to the school and an average distance of 0.5 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, extending up to 0.8 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
P.s. 216 Arturo Toscanini's student population of 715 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
715 students
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Year Founded
2010
School Calendar
School Rankings
P.s. 216 Arturo Toscanini ranks within the top 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. 216 Arturo Toscanini is 0.67, 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
#2140 out of 4346 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
28%
10%
Hispanic
19%
31%
Black
4%
15%
White
47%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)44.3%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
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. 216 Arturo Toscanini's ranking?
P.s. 216 Arturo Toscanini is ranked #2140 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 216 Arturo Toscanini often compared to?
P.s. 216 Arturo Toscaniniis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 215 Morris H Weiss, P.s. 238 Anne Sullivan by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 216 Arturo Toscanini?
715 students attend P.s. 216 Arturo Toscanini.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of P.s. 216 Arturo Toscanini students are White, 28% of students are Asian, 19% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 216 Arturo Toscanini?
P.s. 216 Arturo Toscanini has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 216 Arturo Toscanini offer ?
P.s. 216 Arturo Toscanini offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 216 Arturo Toscanini part of?
P.s. 216 Arturo Toscanini is part of New York City Geographic District #21.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 216 Arturo Toscanini located?
P.s. 216 Arturo Toscanini is located in the Gravesend neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 11 other public schools located in Gravesend.
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