SCHOOL 16

SCHOOL 16 is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the YONKERS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in YONKERS, NY with about 696 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th 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 35 teachers, SCHOOL 16 has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. 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.

SCHOOL 16, located at 759 N. Broadway in Yonkers, New York, is a public elementary school serving students within the Yonkers Public Schools district. Situated in a historic area of the city, the school is committed to providing a foundational education that emphasizes academic achievement, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of core literacy and numeracy skills. As part of a large urban district, the school focuses on creating an inclusive environment that supports a diverse student body, often leveraging community resources to enhance the learning experience for its young learners.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Yonkers Public Schools, which prioritizes college and career readiness from an early age. Faculty and staff at SCHOOL 16 work to provide a structured yet nurturing classroom setting, encouraging parent and community involvement to foster student success. Families interested in specific curriculum details, extracurricular opportunities, or enrollment information can access the official district website at [http://www.yonkerspublicschools.org](http://www.yonkerspublicschools.org) to learn more about the school’s current programs, performance reports, and upcoming school-wide events.

For more information, contact SCHOOL 16 at (914) 376-8340 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.