Needs Improvement
#4425 of 4,742 schools in NY
PS 16 Leonard Dunkly
Elementary School · NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #14
157 WILSON ST, Brooklyn, NY 11211
Enrollment
160
Student-Teacher
11.4:1
Score
3.6
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
160
Student-Teacher
11.4:1
Score
3.6
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#4,425 of 4,742
In Brooklyn
#533 of 570
public schools
In district
#36 of 38
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #14
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PS 16 Leonard Dunkly
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About PS 16 Leonard Dunkly
PS 16 Leonard Dunkly is a public elementary school in Brooklyn, NY, part of NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #14. PS 16 Leonard Dunkly serves approximately 160 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. PS 16 Leonard Dunkly has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #4,425 of 4,742 schools in NY.
Structured state assessment records for PS 16 Leonard Dunkly show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 3.6 · Needs Improvement
- District avg 5.5
- NY avg 5.9
What Parents Should Know
At 160 students, PS 16 Leonard Dunkly is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
54% of students at PS 16 Leonard Dunkly were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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PS 16 Leonard Dunkly — Students at PS 16 Leonard Dunkly score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
95%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores NY EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 34 test records from NY state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 4.3/10.
How PS 16 Leonard Dunkly Compares
See how PS 16 Leonard Dunkly performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
157 WILSON ST, Brooklyn, NY 11211
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering PS 16 Leonard Dunkly may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. BROOKLYN ARBOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 8.0/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is YESHIVA TZEMACH TZADIK VIZNITZ (rated 6.9/10, 0.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, PS 84 JOSE DE DIEGO (rated 6.5/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Brooklyn, see our Brooklyn schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 0.5 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 11211 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$105,183
Median Home Value
$1,118,600
Median Rent
$2,357/mo
Population
65,691
College Educated
54.8%
Homeownership
16.4%
Avg Commute
31.8 min
Poverty Rate
21.2%
Median Age
31.4
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about PS 16 Leonard Dunkly
What grades does PS 16 Leonard Dunkly serve?
PS 16 Leonard Dunkly serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend PS 16 Leonard Dunkly?
PS 16 Leonard Dunkly has an enrollment of approximately 160 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 16 Leonard Dunkly?
The student-teacher ratio at PS 16 Leonard Dunkly is 11.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does PS 16 Leonard Dunkly rank in NY?
PS 16 Leonard Dunkly ranks #4,425 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is PS 16 Leonard Dunkly's MySchoolScout rating?
PS 16 Leonard Dunkly has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at PS 16 Leonard Dunkly?
Based on loaded state assessment records, PS 16 Leonard Dunkly has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is PS 16 Leonard Dunkly a charter school?
No, PS 16 Leonard Dunkly is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is PS 16 Leonard Dunkly a Title I school?
No, PS 16 Leonard Dunkly is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for PS 16 Leonard Dunkly?
95.0% of students at PS 16 Leonard Dunkly qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 160
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 95.0%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Kings County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 53.8%
- Phone
- (718) 782-5352
Resources & Links
District
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #14- District Enrollment
- 15,196
- Schools in District
- 38
- District Rank
- #36 of 38
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