- Enrollment
- 1,650
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bronx, NY
Ps 16 Wakefield
Federal NCES profile for Ps 16 Wakefield, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 14/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360008802092
👥 S:T ratio 28
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 16 Wakefield earns 14/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of New York schools.
- #181 of 184
- schools in Bronx · Resource Index
- 14
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.1:1
- large classes for New York
- 88.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 16 Wakefield has class sizes larger than 96% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 16 Wakefield ranks #181 of 184 schools in Bronx, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #11 · New York
NCES ID 360008802092 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+33 students YoY
Ps 16 Wakefield grew from 313 students in 2022-23 to 346 in 2023-24 (+10.5%).
Teacher FTE added 19.2 → 20.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+33 students YoY 360008802092 · Bronx, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
343 enr · 18.1:1 · 88.5% lunch · RII 14
Nearest enrollment peer: Harry S Truman High School (1,650 students)
Ps 16 Wakefield grew from 313 students in 2022-23 to 346 in 2023-24 (+10.5%). Teacher FTE added 19.2 → 20.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 16 Wakefield in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Harry S Truman
Harry S Truman High School
1,650 students
- Ps 83 Donald H
Ps 83 Donald Hertz
1,451 students
- Ps 89
Ps 89
1,169 students
- Ps/Ms 194
Ps/Ms 194
1,169 students
- Ps 96 Richard
Ps 96 Richard Rodgers
880 students
- This school 343
Ps 16 Wakefield
343 students
What this shows Ps 16 Wakefield reports 343 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 16 Wakefield compares
Ps 16 Wakefield is a growing 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 | 18.1:1 | ▲ 53% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.5% | ▲ 57% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 343 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
343
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
88.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% 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
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 53% above state mean
Top 96% in New York - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
56.0%
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.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 57.1%
African American 30.6%
Asian 5.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.1%
White 2.0%
Two or More 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 57.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.6, Ps 16 Wakefield is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 16 Wakefield Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harry S Truman High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ps 83 Donald Hertz | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ps 89 | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ps/Ms 194 | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ps 96 Richard Rodgers | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 16 Wakefield's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,451
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,169
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,169
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 880
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~343 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 16 Wakefield
How many students attend Ps 16 Wakefield?
Ps 16 Wakefield has 343 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bronx, NY. CCD year-over-year: 313 (2022-23) → 346 (2023-24), up 33.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 16 Wakefield?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 16 Wakefield is 18.1:1, which is 53% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 16 Wakefield?
88.5% of students at Ps 16 Wakefield are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 16 Wakefield?
The largest demographic group at Ps 16 Wakefield is Hispanic or Latino at 57.1% of enrollment, in Bronx, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 16 Wakefield?
Ps 16 Wakefield has a Resource Investment Index of 14/100 (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 Wakefield rank among schools in Bronx?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 16 Wakefield ranks #181 of 184 schools in Bronx, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Bronx on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #11?
Besides Ps 16 Wakefield, New York City Geographic District #11 also operates Harry S Truman High School (1,650 students), Ps 83 Donald Hertz (1,451 students), and Ps 89 (1,169 students). See the New York City Geographic District #11 district page for the complete list.