Ps 16 Leonard Dunkly

157 Wilson St
Brooklyn, NY 11211
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 190 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ps 16 Leonard Dunkly 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 11-19% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower 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 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 190 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50% in NY
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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School Overview

Ps 16 Leonard Dunkly's student population of 190 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
190 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
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School Rankings

Ps 16 Leonard Dunkly 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 Leonard Dunkly is 0.53, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NY)
#3934 out of 4093 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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11-19%
55%
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20-29%
62%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
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American Indian
3%
1%
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Asian
n/a
10%
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Hispanic
61%
29%
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Black
31%
16%
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White
2%
41%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.53
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
1%
5%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ps 16 Leonard Dunkly's ranking?
Ps 16 Leonard Dunkly is ranked #3934 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Ps 16 Leonard Dunkly often compared to?
Ps 16 Leonard Dunklyis often viewed alongside schools like Ps 17 Henry D Woodworth, Ps 132 Conselyea School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Ps 16 Leonard Dunkly?
190 students attend Ps 16 Leonard Dunkly.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Ps 16 Leonard Dunkly students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Black, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ps 16 Leonard Dunkly?
Ps 16 Leonard Dunkly has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps 16 Leonard Dunkly offer ?
Ps 16 Leonard Dunkly offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ps 16 Leonard Dunkly part of?

School Reviews

5   2/26/2018
PS 16 has a dedicated staff that works hard and are there at the crack of dawn to make sure the day runs smoothly and the instruction is rigorous!! The school offers a wide range of programs from chess, ballroom dancing, as well as instruments and crochet club, at lets not forget the choir and basketball! it's a small school with a home like environment!!,
- Posted by Parent - Elijah jones

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 190 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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