School Overview
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.
565
Total Students
31.0
Full-Time Teachers
18.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
69.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SCHOOL 16
Demographic Student Count
White54
Hispanic368
Black105
Asian23
Two or More13
American Indian2
  • Hispanic
    368 (65.1 %)
  • Black
    105 (18.6 %)
  • White
    54 (9.6 %)
  • Asian
    23 (4.1 %)
  • Two or More
    13 (2.3 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.4 %)
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: YONKERS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (914)376-8340
Website: http://www.yonkerspublicschools.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 565
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 31.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 18.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 380
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 15
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 37
Kindergarten 50
Grade 1 47
Grade 2 58
Grade 3 64
Grade 4 53
Grade 5 72
Grade 6 64
Grade 7 57
Grade 8 63

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for SCHOOL 16
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten37
Kindergarten50
Grade 147
Grade 258
Grade 364
Grade 453
Grade 572
Grade 664
Grade 757
Grade 863
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for SCHOOL 16
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female28350.1%
Male28249.9%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)