Serving 334 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 116 Elizabeth L Farrell ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 334 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 99%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in NY
Math Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 65-69% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
P.s. 116 Elizabeth L Farrell ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.s. 116 Elizabeth L Farrell is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
P.s. 116 Elizabeth L Farrell is ranked #4093 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
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What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 116 Elizabeth L Farrell?
334 students attend P.s. 116 Elizabeth L Farrell.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of P.s. 116 Elizabeth L Farrell students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.s. 116 Elizabeth L Farrell?
P.s. 116 Elizabeth L Farrell has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 116 Elizabeth L Farrell offer ?
P.s. 116 Elizabeth L Farrell offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is P.s. 116 Elizabeth L Farrell part of?
As a parent of a former student of PS 116 I would not reccomend this school to any parent parent. I moved to NYC from Buffalo NY and the school system is a total disaster. The Quality of academic programs is very poor and limited/ There is no such thing as music class, the Auditorium/Gym is not fit & equiped adequately. There is not enough academic for children. The school facilities are very poor and old, the school needs a major renovation. And it is a disgrace that there isn't enough parent involment. Also, I may add that the custodians of the school set a very bad example to the children by having female companionship during and off school hours in the school. I removed my sons from the school & enrolled them in a private school. This school needs to be reformed in every way possible.
- Posted by Parent - lmato
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 334 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 99%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 65-69% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
