At a glance
Reported students
377
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
34
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York elementary enrollment
41st percentile
Compared with 2,546 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
603.5
PS 16 John J Driscoll: 377 reported students.
State peer staffing position
41st percentile
11.1:1 reported; state peer median 11.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about PS 16 John J Driscoll
PS 16 John J Driscoll is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Staten Island. It is one of 74 current school records connected to New York City Geographic District #31. NCES reports 377 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,546 elementary schools in New York with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 41st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.1:1, close to the New York median of 11.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (65.8%) and Black (22%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking PS 16 John J Driscoll
- 1How do the reported 11.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 34 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 97.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White5%
- Hispanic65.8%
- Black22%
- Asian5.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial0%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Other schools in New York City Geographic District #31
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Port Richmond School for Visionary Learning
Elementary · Grades PK–05
377 reported students
PS 21 Margaret Emery-Elm Park
Elementary · Grades PK–05
380 reported students
PS 35 Clove Valley School (The)
Elementary · Grades KG–05
367 reported students
PS 57 Hubert H Humphrey
Elementary · Grades PK–05
392 reported students
PS 38 George Cromwell
Elementary · Grades PK–05
354 reported students
PS 31 William T Davis
Elementary · Grades PK–05
342 reported students
Public schools near PS 16 John J Driscoll
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Hill Collaborative Elementary School Elementary · New York City Geographic District #31 | PK–05 | 182 | under 0.1 mi |
| PS 74 Future Leaders Elementary School Elementary · New York City Geographic District #31 | PK–05 | 255 | under 0.1 mi |
| PS 31 William T Davis Elementary · New York City Geographic District #31 | PK–05 | 342 | 0.3 mi |
| PS 65 Academy of Innovative Learning (The) Elementary · New York City Geographic District #31 | PK–05 | 340 | 0.4 mi |
| Harbor View School (The) Elementary · New York City Geographic District #31 | PK–05 | 256 | 0.6 mi |
| PS 373 Elementary · NYC Special Schools - District 75 | PK–08 | 710 | 0.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about PS 16 John J Driscoll
What grades does PS 16 John J Driscoll serve?
PS 16 John J Driscoll reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in New York City Geographic District #31.
How many students attend PS 16 John J Driscoll?
PS 16 John J Driscoll reported 377 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 41st percentile among 2,546 New York elementary schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at PS 16 John J Driscoll?
The calculated ratio is 11.1:1, based on 377 students and 34 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New York median for the same school level is 11.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is PS 16 John J Driscoll a public, charter, or magnet school?
PS 16 John J Driscoll is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on New York City Geographic District #31 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of PS 16 John J Driscoll students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
97.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is PS 16 John J Driscoll in?
PS 16 John J Driscoll is part of New York City Geographic District #31, based in Staten Island, NY, which operates 74 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near PS 16 John J Driscoll?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Fort Hill Collaborative Elementary School (under 0.1 mi), PS 74 Future Leaders Elementary School (under 0.1 mi), PS 31 William T Davis (0.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.