- Enrollment
- 2,131
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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
📋 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-61 students YoY
Ps 16 Nancy Debenedittis School (the) shrank from 1,058 students in 2022-23 to 997 in 2023-24 (-5.8%).
Teacher FTE added 73.4 → 80.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-61 students YoY 360009804146 · Corona, NY Elementary · MID · TRAD
931 enr · 12.8:1 · 91.0% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Is 61 Leonardo Da Vinci (2,131 students)
Ps 16 Nancy Debenedittis School (the) shrank from 1,058 students in 2022-23 to 997 in 2023-24 (-5.8%). Teacher FTE added 73.4 → 80.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 16 Nancy Debenedittis School (the) in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Is 61 Leonardo
Is 61 Leonardo Da Vinci
2,131 students
- Newtown High S
Newtown High School
2,072 students
- Aviation Caree
Aviation Career and Technical Education High School
1,924 students
- Grover Clevela
Grover Cleveland High School
1,711 students
- Is 73 Frank Sa
Is 73 Frank Sansivieri Intermediate School (the)
1,581 students
- This school
Ps 16 Nancy Debenedittis School (the)
931 students
What this shows Ps 16 Nancy Debenedittis School (the) reports 931 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 16 Nancy Debenedittis School (the) compares
Ps 16 Nancy Debenedittis School (the) is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 12.8:1 | ▲ 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 methodology
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.
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
- 2,072
- 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
Nationwide elementary 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 (~931 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,058 (2022-23) → 997 (2023-24), down 61.
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 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 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.
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.