P.S. 16 John Driscoll School serves 1,008 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 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
1,008 students
Total Classroom Teachers
81 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
6%
10%
Hispanic
49%
30%
Black
36%
16%
White
8%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
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 John Driscoll School?
1,008 students attend P.S. 16 John Driscoll School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of P.S. 16 John Driscoll School students are Hispanic, 36% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.S. 16 John Driscoll School?
P.S. 16 John Driscoll 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 John Driscoll School offer ?
P.S. 16 John Driscoll School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is P.S. 16 John Driscoll School part of?
P.S. 16 John Driscoll School is part of New York City Geographic District #31.
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