PS 16 JOHN J DRISCOLL

PS 16 JOHN J DRISCOLL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #31 school district, located in STATEN ISLAND, NY with about 525 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 44 teachers, PS 16 JOHN J DRISCOLL has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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. 16, also known as the John J. Driscoll School, is a public elementary school located in the St. George neighborhood of Staten Island, New York. Serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is part of the New York City Department of Education’s District 31. The school is known for its historic presence in the community and its commitment to providing a foundational academic experience for a diverse student body, focusing on core subjects like literacy, mathematics, and social development within a supportive neighborhood environment.

The school places a strong emphasis on fostering a inclusive culture, aiming to prepare its young learners for the transition to middle school through structured classroom instruction and extracurricular engagement. As a cornerstone of the Staten Island community, P.S. 16 works closely with families and local stakeholders to create a nurturing space that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional learning. By maintaining a focus on individual student needs, the school strives to build a solid educational base that encourages curiosity and civic responsibility in its students from an early age.

For more information, contact PS 16 JOHN J DRISCOLL at (718) 447-0124 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.