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PS 16 Wakefield

Bronx, New York · Grades PreK to 5 · New York City Geographic District #11

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About PS 16 Wakefield

PS 16 Wakefield is a public school in Bronx, New York, serving pre-K through grade 5. Enrollment was 343 in the 2024-25 school year. That is about average in size for public and charter elementary schools in Bronx. There are about 14.8 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (23.2 teachers in all). It is one of 61 schools in New York City Geographic District #11. Within 5 miles there are 416 other schools, so families have nearby options to compare. Federal locale data places it in a large city.

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School facts

Address	4550 Carpenter Ave, Bronx, NY 10470
Phone	(718) 324-1262
School district	New York City Geographic District #11
Grades	PreK to 5
Students (2024-25)	343
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	23.2
Students per teacher	14.8
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	City, large, Bronx County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 360008802092). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does PS 16 Wakefield serve?

PS 16 Wakefield serves pre-K through grade 5.

How many students attend PS 16 Wakefield?

PS 16 Wakefield reported 343 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 16 Wakefield?

About 14.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 343 students and 23.2 teachers in federal data.

Is PS 16 Wakefield a public or charter school?

PS 16 Wakefield is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is PS 16 Wakefield in?

PS 16 Wakefield is part of New York City Geographic District #11. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/ny/new-york-city-geographic-district-11/

Where is PS 16 Wakefield located?

PS 16 Wakefield is at 4550 Carpenter Ave, Bronx, NY 10470. The phone number is (718) 324-1262.

How many other schools are near PS 16 Wakefield?

There are 416 other schools within 5 miles of PS 16 Wakefield in our directory.