Ps 16

Summary:

PS 16 is an elementary school located in Troy, New York, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 248 students. The school is part of the Troy City School District, which is ranked 650 out of 865 districts in New York and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

PS 16 consistently outperforms the Troy City School District and the state of New York in proficiency rates for English Language Arts (ELA) and Math across grades 3-5. In the 2023-2024 school year, PS 16's proficiency rates were 58.33% in 3rd grade ELA, 64.86% in 4th grade ELA, and 38.89% in 5th grade ELA, as well as 65.71% in 3rd grade Math, 72.97% in 4th grade Math, and 58.33% in 5th grade Math. These proficiency rates are significantly higher than the district and state averages, indicating that PS 16 is a high-performing school within its local context. The school also has strong performance across different student subgroups, particularly for African American and White students.

Despite its strong academic performance, PS 16 has a relatively high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 60.08% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year. This suggests that the school is able to overcome socioeconomic barriers and provide a high-quality education to its students. When compared to other elementary schools in the Troy City School District and surrounding areas, PS 16 stands out as a top performer, with higher proficiency rates than schools like PS 18, Carroll Hill School, and PS 2.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 475 1st St
       Troy, NY  12180-4899


(518) 328-5101

District: Troy City School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
747th of 2,445 New York Elementary Schools


Students who attend Ps 16 usually attend:

Middle:    Troy Middle School
High:    Troy High School

Student/teacher ratio:  8.7 Help
Number of students:  248

Racial breakdown:

White:
48.4%
African American:
21.0%
Hispanic:
15.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  60.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Ps 16 ranks better than 69.4% of elementary schools in New York. It also ranks first among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Troy City School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 66.14. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Ps 16 has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Troy City School District. Student population at Ps 16 is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (48.4%), African American (21%), Hispanic (15.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 60.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ps 16 is 8.7. 2 elementary schools in the Troy City School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ps 16:

SchoolDigger ranks Ps 16 747th of 2445 New York public elementary schools. (See Ps 16 in the ranking list.)

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Troy City School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Troy City School District 650th of 865 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Ps 16

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Rank History for all students at Ps 16

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 63.42 989th 2206 55.2%
2007 60.06 1076th 2219 51.5%
2008 66.25 878th 2227 60.6%
2009 55.51 1241st 2257 45.0%
2010 41.76 1490th 2263 34.2%
2011 42.21 1474th 2286 35.5%
2012 14.91 2065th 2320 11.0%
2013 27.96 1774th 2325 23.7%
2014 30.78 1692nd 2345 27.8%
2015 39.84 1452nd 2352 38.3%
2016 43.97 1344th 2366 43.2%
2017 43.58 1357th 2386 43.1%
2018 42.63 1403rd 2395 41.4%
2019 40.19 1419th 2413 41.2%
2021 44.89 1220th 2201 44.6%
2022 45.89 1282nd 2434 47.3%
2023 61.67 879th 2439 64.0%
2024 66.14 747th 2445 69.4%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Ps 16

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 41.78 86th 180 52.2%
2022 54.46 118th 289 59.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Ps 16

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.07 1071st 1941 44.8%
2019 26.40 1517th 1859 18.4%
2021 30.29 774th 1044 25.9%
2022 40.64 1086th 2031 46.5%
2023 54.73 651st 2016 67.7%
2024 33.78 1394th 2110 33.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ps 16

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.84 1489th 2045 27.2%
2019 34.53 1341st 2032 34.0%
2021 21.47 1484th 1678 11.6%
2022 27.30 1640th 2099 21.9%
2023 51.28 865th 2041 57.6%
2024 50.47 911th 2078 56.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Ps 16

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.25 1360th 2338 41.8%
2019 35.90 1535th 2357 34.9%
2021 39.30 1225th 1955 37.3%
2022 42.07 1396th 2401 41.9%
2023 44.77 1298th 2403 46.0%
2024 64.96 742nd 2413 69.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Ps 16

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.63 1340th 2340 42.7%
2019 49.06 1159th 2358 50.8%
2021 46.58 1053rd 1961 46.3%
2022 49.96 1162nd 2400 51.6%
2023 70.31 635th 2400 73.5%
2024 62.69 812th 2411 66.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Ps 16

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.85 710th 948 25.1%
2019 21.79 759th 891 14.8%
2021 44.88 217th 427 49.2%
2022 43.26 501st 936 46.5%
2023 44.70 444th 857 48.2%
2024 64.53 251st 927 72.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Ps 16

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.09 690th 1392 50.4%
2019 43.54 698th 1315 46.9%
2021 13.20 782nd 818 4.4%
2023 42.11 820th 1429 42.6%
2024 43.24 818th 1531 46.6%
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Rank History for White students at Ps 16

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.16 747th 1408 46.9%
2019 46.20 730th 1338 45.4%
2021 56.54 550th 1224 55.1%
2022 53.50 646th 1399 53.8%
2023 66.66 446th 1337 66.6%
2024 67.39 413th 1392 70.3%
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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Ps 16

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 503 26 7 6 0 n/a n/a 0 542
1990 507 26 7 2 0 n/a n/a 0 542
1991 460 29 6 5 0 n/a n/a 0 500
1992 484 23 8 8 1 n/a n/a 0 524
1993 288 22 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 314
1994 281 12 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 296
1995 254 50 1 23 0 n/a n/a 0 328
1996 254 50 1 23 0 n/a n/a 0 328
1997 230 42 2 29 0 n/a n/a 0 303
1998 229 31 0 24 0 n/a n/a 0 284
1999 264 37 1 25 0 n/a n/a 0 327
2000 282 43 0 18 0 n/a n/a 0 343
2001 269 37 4 18 0 n/a n/a 0 328
2002 275 42 6 12 2 n/a n/a 0 337
2003 275 42 6 12 2 n/a n/a 0 337
2004 303 39 6 17 0 n/a n/a 0 365
2005 281 33 7 17 0 n/a n/a 0 338
2006 282 36 6 17 0 n/a n/a 0 341
2007 287 34 4 12 0 n/a n/a 0 337
2008 277 52 7 20 1 n/a n/a 0 357
2009 266 37 7 20 0 n/a n/a 0 330
2010 234 38 7 14 0 n/a n/a 0 293
2011 239 38 7 16 1 0 0 0 301
2012 245 55 4 48 0 0 4 0 356
2013 262 73 4 51 0 3 6 0 399
2014 210 61 2 39 1 0 10 0 323
2015 190 66 4 44 1 0 22 0 327
2016 165 61 4 57 1 0 26 0 314
2017 155 64 1 58 1 0 43 0 322
2018 147 69 2 49 0 0 42 0 309
2019 140 78 2 44 0 2 49 0 315
2020 132 59 3 40 0 2 49 0 285
2021 108 53 4 33 0 0 52 0 250
2022 110 62 5 29 0 0 43 0 249
2023 120 52 3 38 0 0 35 0 248

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Ps 16

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 542 27.9 19.4 n/a
1990 542 28.9 18.7 n/a
1991 500 26.9 18.5 n/a
1992 524 23.9 21.9 n/a
1993 314 23.0 13.7 n/a
1994 296 20.0 14.8 20.9
1995 328 19.0 17.3 31.4
1996 328 19.0 17.3 31.4
1997 303 18.0 16.8 39.6
1998 284 19.0 14.9 30.3
1999 327 21.0 15.6 27.5
2000 343 23.0 14.9 33.2
2001 328 23.0 14.3 28.7
2002 337 22.0 15.3 25.2
2003 337 22.0 15.3 25.2
2004 365 n/a n/a n/a
2005 338 21.3 15.9 36.1
2006 341 24.0 14.2 31.4
2007 337 23.0 14.7 31.5
2008 357 27.7 12.9 34.7
2009 330 25.0 13.2 33.3
2010 293 20.0 14.6 37.9
2011 301 23.0 13.0 43.2
2012 356 26.0 13.6 51.1
2013 399 26.0 15.3 49.4
2014 323 22.4 14.4 0
2015 327 23.0 14.2 64.5
2016 314 26.0 12.0 63.4
2017 322 26.9 11.9 62.1
2018 309 26.0 11.8 62.5
2019 315 26.0 12.1 64.1
2020 285 31.0 9.1 61.8
2021 250 23.4 10.6 54.8
2022 249 28.8 8.6 58.6
2023 248 28.3 8.7 60.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Ps 16

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 542 27.9 19.4 n/a
1990 542 28.9 18.7 n/a
1991 500 26.9 18.5 n/a
1992 524 23.9 21.9 n/a
1993 314 23.0 13.7 n/a
1994 296 20.0 14.8 20.9
1995 328 19.0 17.3 31.4
1996 328 19.0 17.3 31.4
1997 303 18.0 16.8 39.6
1998 284 19.0 14.9 30.3
1999 327 21.0 15.6 27.5
2000 343 23.0 14.9 33.2
2001 328 23.0 14.3 28.7
2002 337 22.0 15.3 25.2
2003 337 22.0 15.3 25.2
2004 365 n/a n/a n/a
2005 338 21.3 15.9 36.1
2006 341 24.0 14.2 31.4
2007 337 23.0 14.7 31.5
2008 357 27.7 12.9 34.7
2009 330 25.0 13.2 33.3
2010 293 20.0 14.6 37.9
2011 301 23.0 13.0 43.2
2012 356 26.0 13.6 51.1
2013 399 26.0 15.3 49.4
2014 323 22.4 14.4 0
2015 327 23.0 14.2 64.5
2016 314 26.0 12.0 63.4
2017 322 26.9 11.9 62.1
2018 309 26.0 11.8 62.5
2019 315 26.0 12.1 64.1
2020 285 31.0 9.1 61.8
2021 250 23.4 10.6 54.8
2022 249 28.8 8.6 58.6
2023 248 28.3 8.7 60.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricella
201399.5%0.3%0.0%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.5%
201499.4%0.0%0.3%99.7%99.4%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%
201597.9%1.2%0.3%97.9%98.2%98.2%98.2%98.2%98.2%98.2%
201699.1%0.0%0.6%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%
201797.8%0.0%0.6%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.1%98.7%99.4%99.1%
201899.4%0.3%0.3%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.4%99.7%99.7%
201998.7%0.0%0.0%98.7%98.7%98.7%98.7%98.7%98.7%98.7%
202098.9%0.0%98.9%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.3%98.9%98.9%

Data source: New York State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Ps 16

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $258 (1.8%) $13,779 (98.2%) $14,037
2020 $398 (2.6%) $14,627 (97.4%) $15,025
2021 $855 (5.9%) $13,559 (94.1%) $14,414
2022 $2,339 (14.7%) $13,557 (85.3%) $15,896

Data source: New York Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ps 16

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1419th of 2413 Elementary schoolsRanks 879th of 2439 Elementary schools
 22.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ps 16)4462.5
 18.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Troy City School District)3933.2
 5.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New York)5244.9
 7.1%
3rd Grade Math (Ps 16)3269.7
 37.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Troy City School District)3835.8
 2.2%
   3rd Grade Math (New York)5453.7
 0.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ps 16)4648.5
 2.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Troy City School District)2537.4
 12.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4848.8
 0.8%
4th Grade Math (Ps 16)6450
 14%
   4th Grade Math (Troy City School District)2735.1
 8.1%
   4th Grade Math (New York)5053.9
 3.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Ps 16)2656.8
 30.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Troy City School District)2540.8
 15.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New York)3845.1
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Ps 16)4346.2
 3.2%
   5th Grade Math (Troy City School District)2735.9
 8.9%
   5th Grade Math (New York)4649.7
 3.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students315248
 21.3%
African American7852
 33.3%
American Indian00
Asian23
 50%
Hispanic4438
 13.6%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White140120
 14.3%
Two or More Races4935
 28.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients64.1%60.1%
 4%


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Ps 16 ranks 747th of 2445 New York elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 248 students attended Ps 16.

Students who attend Ps 16 usually go on to attend:

Middle : Troy Middle School
High : Troy High School

Students at Ps 16 are 48% White, 21% African American, 15% Hispanic, 14% Two or more races, 1% Asian.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the WNYC and the New York State Department of Health and the NY State Education Department.

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