Serving 346 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 20-24% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). 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 16:1 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 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 346 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 16 Wakefield ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
P.s. 16 Wakefield's student population of 346 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
346 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
P.s. 16 Wakefield ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.s. 16 Wakefield is 0.62, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#3872 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
American Indian
6%
1%
Asian
5%
10%
Hispanic
53%
30%
Black
32%
16%
White
2%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.s. 16 Wakefield's ranking?
P.s. 16 Wakefield is ranked #3872 out of 4,377 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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% 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?
346 students attend P.s. 16 Wakefield.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of P.s. 16 Wakefield students are Hispanic, 32% of students are Black, 6% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, and 2% 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 16:1, 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 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is P.s. 16 Wakefield part of?
P.s. 16 Wakefield is part of New York City Geographic District #11 School District.
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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