PS 16 NANCY DEBENEDITTIS SCHOOL (THE)

1,058 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

PS 16, officially known as The Nancy DeBenedittis School, is a public elementary school located in the heart of Corona, Queens. Serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is deeply integrated into its diverse urban neighborhood. It is recognized for its commitment to providing a supportive, student-centered learning environment that emphasizes both academic rigor and social-emotional development, aiming to prepare its diverse student population for success in middle school and beyond.

The school is noted for its focus on fostering a strong sense of community, often involving families in the educational process to create a collaborative atmosphere. As part of the New York City Department of Education, PS 16 utilizes a standards-based curriculum that incorporates literacy, mathematics, science, and the arts. By offering a variety of extracurricular opportunities and enrichment programs, the school strives to cultivate a well-rounded educational experience that addresses the unique needs and cultural backgrounds of its students in the Corona area.

1,058

Total Students

73.4

Full-Time Teachers

14.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

85.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 16 NANCY DEBENEDITTIS SCHOOL (THE)
Demographic	Student Count
White	8
Hispanic	1,021
Black	2
Asian	22
Two or More	2
American Indian	3

Hispanic
1,021 (96.5 %)
Asian
22 (2.1 %)
White
8 (0.8 %)
American Indian
3 (0.3 %)
Black
2 (0.2 %)
Two or More
2 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #24
Phone:	(718)505-0140
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	1,058
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	73.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	900
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 135

Grade 1 133

Grade 2 155

Grade 3 186

Grade 4 237

Grade 5 212