PS 116 MARY LINDLEY MURRAY
PS 116 MARY LINDLEY MURRAY is a public elementary school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 2 school district, located in NEW YORK, NY with about 545 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 40 teachers, PS 116 MARY LINDLEY MURRAY has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
P.S. 116, also known as the Mary Lindley Murray School, is a highly regarded public elementary school located in the Kips Bay neighborhood of Manhattan. Serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is well-known for its strong sense of community and its commitment to fostering a nurturing, inclusive environment. It is often praised by local families for its dedicated teaching staff and its focus on developing the "whole child," balancing rigorous academic standards with social-emotional learning.
Academically, P.S. 116 emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum that integrates core subjects like literacy and mathematics with enrichment programs in the arts, science, and technology. The school benefits from an active parent-teacher association that helps fund various extracurricular activities and facility enhancements. Because of its reputation for excellence and its location in a popular residential area, it remains a sought-after school for families in District 2, consistently maintaining high levels of engagement and academic achievement.
For more information, contact PS 116 MARY LINDLEY MURRAY at (212) 685-4366 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
NEW YORK, NY 10016-4894
(212) 685-4366
PS 116 MARY LINDLEY MURRAY is a public school in NEW YORK, NY with about 545 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New York
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 2
- Total Students:
- 545
- Teachers:
- 40.03
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 545 students
- White
- 41.1%
- Asian
- 21.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 19.8%
- Black or African American
- 11.0%
- Two or more races
- 6.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.6%
- Female
- 50.5%
- Male
- 49.5%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.