PS 16

www.troycsd.org

248 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

PS 16, officially known as the Carroll Hill School, is a public elementary school located at 40 Collins Avenue in Troy, New York. As part of the Troy City School District, the institution serves students in the surrounding community by providing a foundational education focused on academic growth, character development, and social-emotional learning. The school is known for fostering a supportive neighborhood environment where educators and staff work to meet the diverse needs of their student population, aiming to prepare them for success as they transition to middle school.

The school’s commitment to its students is supported by the broader Troy City School District, which emphasizes community engagement and educational equity. Beyond core subjects like literacy and mathematics, PS 16 integrates various programs and resources designed to enhance the learning experience. Families and community members interested in specific curricula, school policies, or upcoming events can access further information through the district’s official website at [www.troycsd.org](http://www.troycsd.org).

248

Total Students

28.3

Full-Time Teachers

8.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

64.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 16
Demographic	Student Count
White	120
Hispanic	38
Black	52
Asian	3
Two or More	35

White
120 (48.4 %)
Black
52 (21.0 %)
Hispanic
38 (15.3 %)
Two or More
35 (14.1 %)
Asian
3 (1.2 %)

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:	TROY CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(518)328-5101
Website:	http://www.troycsd.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	248
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	160
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

Pre-Kindergarten 13

Kindergarten 38

Grade 1 41

Grade 2 40

Grade 3 34

Grade 4 41

Grade 5 36

Ungraded 5