- Enrollment
- 1,028
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brooklyn, NY
Ps 16 Leonard Dunkly
Federal NCES profile for Ps 16 Leonard Dunkly, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360011902091
👥 S:T ratio 50
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 16 Leonard Dunkly earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #163 of 262
- schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.4:1
- students per teacher
- 87.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 16 Leonard Dunkly has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 16 Leonard Dunkly ranks #163 of 262 schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #14 · New York
NCES ID 360011902091 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Ps 16 Leonard Dunkly held near 160 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 14.8 → 14.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 360011902091 · Brooklyn, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
173 enr · 12.4:1 · 87.6% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Is 318 Eugenio Maria De Hostos (1,028 students)
Ps 16 Leonard Dunkly held near 160 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 14.8 → 14.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 16 Leonard Dunkly in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Is 318 Eugenio
Is 318 Eugenio Maria De Hostos
1,028 students
- Brooklyn Latin
Brooklyn Latin School (the)
772 students
- Williamsburg P
Williamsburg Preparatory School
667 students
- Ps 31 Samuel F
Ps 31 Samuel F Dupont
644 students
- Ps 84 Jose De
Ps 84 Jose De Diego
636 students
- This school 173
Ps 16 Leonard Dunkly
173 students
What this shows Ps 16 Leonard Dunkly reports 173 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 16 Leonard Dunkly compares
Ps 16 Leonard Dunkly held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.4:1 | ▲ 5% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.6% | ▲ 56% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 173 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
173
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
87.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% above the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 65% in New York - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
80.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 62.4%
African American 30.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.9%
White 1.7%
Asian 1.7%
Two or More 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 62.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.6, Ps 16 Leonard Dunkly is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 16 Leonard Dunkly Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Is 318 Eugenio Maria De Hostos | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brooklyn Latin School (the) | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Williamsburg Preparatory School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 31 Samuel F Dupont | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 84 Jose De Diego | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 16 Leonard Dunkly's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 772
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 667
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 644
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 636
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~173 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 16 Leonard Dunkly
How many students attend Ps 16 Leonard Dunkly?
Ps 16 Leonard Dunkly has 173 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 161 (2022-23) → 160 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 16 Leonard Dunkly?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 16 Leonard Dunkly is 12.4:1, which is 5% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 21% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 16 Leonard Dunkly?
87.6% of students at Ps 16 Leonard Dunkly are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 16 Leonard Dunkly?
The largest demographic group at Ps 16 Leonard Dunkly is Hispanic or Latino at 62.4% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 16 Leonard Dunkly?
Ps 16 Leonard Dunkly has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Ps 16 Leonard Dunkly rank among schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 16 Leonard Dunkly ranks #163 of 262 schools in Brooklyn, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Brooklyn on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #14?
Besides Ps 16 Leonard Dunkly, New York City Geographic District #14 also operates Is 318 Eugenio Maria De Hostos (1,028 students), Brooklyn Latin School (the) (772 students), and Williamsburg Preparatory School (667 students). See the New York City Geographic District #14 district page for the complete list.