P.S. 16 Wakefield School serves 637 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 96% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
637 students
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
12%
10%
Hispanic
21%
30%
Black
61%
16%
White
4%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
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 Wakefield School?
637 students attend P.S. 16 Wakefield School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of P.S. 16 Wakefield School students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Asian, 4% of students are White, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.S. 16 Wakefield School?
P.S. 16 Wakefield School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.S. 16 Wakefield School offer ?
P.S. 16 Wakefield School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is P.S. 16 Wakefield School part of?
P.S. 16 Wakefield School is part of New York City Geographic District #11 School District.
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