School Overview
School 16, located at 759 N. Broadway in Yonkers, New York, is a public elementary school serving students within the Yonkers Public Schools district. Situated in a historic area of the city, the school is committed to providing a foundational education that emphasizes academic achievement, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of core literacy and numeracy skills. As part of a large urban district, the school focuses on creating an inclusive environment that supports a diverse student body, often leveraging community resources to enhance the learning experience for its young learners.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Yonkers Public Schools, which prioritizes college and career readiness from an early age. Faculty and staff at School 16 work to provide a structured yet nurturing classroom setting, encouraging parent and community involvement to foster student success. Families interested in specific curriculum details, extracurricular opportunities, or enrollment information can access the official district website at [http://www.yonkerspublicschools.org](http://www.yonkerspublicschools.org) to learn more about the school’s current programs, performance reports, and upcoming school-wide events.
582
Total Students
33.0
Full-Time Teachers
17.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
67.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SCHOOL 16
Demographic Student Count
White45
Hispanic377
Black115
Asian26
Two or More16
American Indian3
  • Hispanic
    377 (64.8%)
  • Black
    115 (19.8%)
  • White
    45 (7.7%)
  • Asian
    26 (4.5%)
  • Two or More
    16 (2.7%)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.5%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: YONKERS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (914)376-8340
Website: http://www.yonkerspublicschools.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 582
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 33.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 380
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 15
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 37
Kindergarten 54
Grade 1 53
Grade 2 56
Grade 3 61
Grade 4 73
Grade 5 74
Grade 6 63
Grade 7 59
Grade 8 52

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for SCHOOL 16
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten37
Kindergarten54
Grade 153
Grade 256
Grade 361
Grade 473
Grade 574
Grade 663
Grade 759
Grade 852
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for SCHOOL 16
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female31954.8%
Male26345.2%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)