NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #16

BROOKLYN, New York — 23 schools

5,876
Total Enrollment
23
Schools
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #16 operates 23 public schools serving 5,876 students, placing it in the mid-size range in New York. The school portfolio breaks down into 13 other, 5 high, 5 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 5,175 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Kings County County.

and 73.7% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 62.2% African American, 28.0% Hispanic or Latino, 4.6% White across the district's schools.

NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #16 school enrollment varies 9.6× across entities

NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #16 school enrollment ranges from 49 students (lowest) to 469 students (highest), a spread of 420 students. That spread reflects typical mixed-portfolio variation between specialty programs and large neighbourhood schools. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #16 has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 84.1% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch

free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Areas above 75% eligibility — including this one — receive concentration grants on top of the basic Title I formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.

Source: ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system

NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #16 chronic absenteeism rate is 73.7% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Kings County county, where this district is located.

$2,529
Studio/mo
$2,655
1 BR/mo
$2,910
2 BR/mo
$3,644
3 BR/mo
$3,959
4 BR/mo

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 23 schools in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #16.

White 4.6%
Hispanic or Latino 28.0%
African American 62.2%
Asian 1.4%
Multiracial 2.1%
Other 1.7%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

73.7%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #16

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #16?

NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #16 has 23 schools, including 5 high, 13 other, 5 middle. Total enrollment is 5,876 students.

What is the average rent near NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #16?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Kings County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #16?

NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #16 students are 62.2% African American, 28.0% Hispanic or Latino, 4.6% White, 1.4% Asian, averaged across 23 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

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