- Enrollment
- 1,193
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Troy, NY
Ps 16
Federal NCES profile for Ps 16, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 362895003916
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 16 earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #4 of 8
- schools in Troy · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.9:1
- small classes for New York
- 59.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 16 has class sizes smaller than 83% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 16 ranks #4 of 8 schools in Troy, NY.
School address
District: Troy City School District · New York
NCES ID 362895003916 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Ps 16 held near 242 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.3 → 29.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 362895003916 · Troy, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
249 enr · 8.9:1 · 59.3% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Troy High School (1,193 students)
Ps 16 held near 242 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.3 → 29.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 16 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Troy High Scho
Troy High School
1,193 students
- Troy Middle Sc
Troy Middle School
733 students
- Ps 14 460
Ps 14
460 students
- Carroll Hill S 325
Carroll Hill School
325 students
- Ps 18 313
Ps 18
313 students
- This school 249
Ps 16
249 students
What this shows Ps 16 reports 249 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 16 compares
Ps 16 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 | 8.9:1 | ▼ 25% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.3% | ▲ 6% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 249 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.9:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
249
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
8.9:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 17% in New York - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
49.0%
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.
Funding equity
$29,395
per pupil, district-wide
- above New York avg of $28,120
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 249 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 43.4%
African American 25.7%
Hispanic or Latino 14.9%
Two or More 14.9%
Asian 1.2%
Largest group: White at 43.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.1, Ps 16 is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Troy City School District reports $29,395 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ps 16 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Troy High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Troy Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 14 | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Carroll Hill School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 18 | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 16's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 733
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 460
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 325
- Students per teacher
- 7.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 313
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~249 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 16
How many students attend Ps 16?
Ps 16 has 249 students enrolled. It is a public school in Troy, NY. CCD year-over-year: 248 (2022-23) → 242 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 16?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 16 is 8.9:1, which is 25% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 43% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 16?
59.3% of students at Ps 16 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 16?
The largest demographic group at Ps 16 is White at 43.4% of enrollment, in Troy, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 16?
Ps 16 has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ps 16 rank among schools in Troy?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 16 ranks #4 of 8 schools in Troy, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Troy on the city page.
What other schools are in Troy City School District?
Besides Ps 16, Troy City School District also operates Troy High School (1,193 students), Troy Middle School (733 students), and Ps 14 (460 students). See the Troy City School District district page for the complete list.