Enrollment
931
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Corona, NY
Ps 16 Nancy Debenedittis School (the)
Federal NCES profile for Ps 16 Nancy Debenedittis School (the), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360009804146
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 16 Nancy Debenedittis School (the) earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in Corona · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.8:1
- students per teacher
- 91.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 16 Nancy Debenedittis School (the) has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 16 Nancy Debenedittis School (the) ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Corona, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #24 · New York
NCES ID 360009804146 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
73.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.8:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
91.0%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+62% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ps 16 Nancy Debenedittis School (the) compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ps 16 Nancy Debenedittis School (the)
Ps 16 Nancy Debenedittis School (the) is a high-poverty, large elementary school in Corona, New York, enrolling 931 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.8:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 91.0% of students qualify for free meals, 62% above the New York average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New York, bigger than 90% of state schools at 931 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 330 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #99.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (98% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 5/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District #24 also operates Is 61 Leonardo Da Vinci (2,131 students) and Newtown High School (2,072 students) alongside Ps 16 Nancy Debenedittis School (the).
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Ps 16 Nancy Debenedittis School (the) compares
Ps 16 Nancy Debenedittis School (the) on the metrics families compare, against New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.8:1 | ▲ 8% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 91.0% | ▲ 62% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 931 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
931
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
91.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% above the New York average of 56.2%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 69% in New York - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
35.2%
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 97.5%
White 1.1%
Asian 0.6%
African American 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 97.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 4.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 4.9, Ps 16 Nancy Debenedittis School (the) is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 16 Nancy Debenedittis School (the) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Is 61 Leonardo Da Vinci | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Newtown High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Aviation Career and Technical Education High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grover Cleveland High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Is 73 Frank Sansivieri Intermediate School (the) | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 16 Nancy Debenedittis School (the)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,131
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 2,072
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,924
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 1,711
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,581
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~931 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Ps 16 Nancy Debenedittis School (the)
How many students attend Ps 16 Nancy Debenedittis School (the)?
Ps 16 Nancy Debenedittis School (the) has 931 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Corona, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 16 Nancy Debenedittis School (the)?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 16 Nancy Debenedittis School (the) is 12.8:1, which is 8% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 16 Nancy Debenedittis School (the)?
91.0% of students at Ps 16 Nancy Debenedittis School (the) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 16 Nancy Debenedittis School (the)?
The largest demographic group at Ps 16 Nancy Debenedittis School (the) is Hispanic or Latino at 97.5% of enrollment, in Corona, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 16 Nancy Debenedittis School (the)?
Ps 16 Nancy Debenedittis School (the) has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ps 16 Nancy Debenedittis School (the) rank among elementary schools in Corona?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 16 Nancy Debenedittis School (the) ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Corona, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Corona on the city page.
Is Ps 16 Nancy Debenedittis School (the) a good school?
Ps 16 Nancy Debenedittis School (the) earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #24?
Besides Ps 16 Nancy Debenedittis School (the), New York City Geographic District #24 also operates Is 61 Leonardo Da Vinci (2,131 students), Newtown High School (2,072 students), and Aviation Career and Technical Education High School (1,924 students). See the New York City Geographic District #24 district page for the complete list.
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