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Ps 16

475 1St St, Troy, NY 12180

Top 10% School in New York

Ranked 42 of 150 in New York

Top schools in Troy
Data from government agencies , and ranking based upon math score, student teacher ratio and review and ratings by others. Read more on how STEM ranking was calculated.

Ps 16

475 1St St, Troy, NY 12180

Top 10% School in New York

Ranked 42 of 150 in New York

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About Ps 16

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 57%
Reading 37%
State average proficiency is 57% in Math and 37% in Reading.
30
Full-time Teachers
8 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
249
Total Students
$70477
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 48.4%
Asian 1.2%
Hispanic 15.3%
Black 21%
Two+ Races 14.1%
Native Am. 0%
White
48.4%
Asian
1.2%
Hispanic
15.3%
Black
21%
Two+ Races
14.1%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 249
45.6%
114 Female
54.4%
135 Male

Student Population

249 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 8 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

250 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Ps 16 Contact Information

Address

475 1St St, Troy, NY 12180

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Phone

(518) 328-5101

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TOP 42 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Ps 16

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:20 AM – 2:50 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:05 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

The Troy City School District will host a Wellness Fair on Friday, November 10, and is encouraging local vendors to come support the health and wellness of its faculty and staff.

FAQ

Q1. What subjects is PS 16 concentrated on in school?

A: PS 16 is on reading, mathematics, and science. PS 16 also have a tech and arts program to ensure a diverse, well-rounded PC education.

Q2. What tools does PS 16 use to help students be successful?

A: PS 16 have counselors, a decent food program, and enjoyable after-school activities to make sure that each child is feeling comfortable and successful at PS 16.

Q3. How can parents contribute at PS16 ?

A: Parents can attend SAC meetings, volunteer in the classroom, or come to see school performances and fundraising events.

Q4. Are there any clubs at PS 16?

A: Yes, PS 16 have art club, robotics club, and a reading club to give students an opportunity to explore their interests.

Q5. How does PS 16 determine the improvement of a student?

A: To determine if a child is improving, a teacher will look at the grades of a student, their attendance, and students’ level of engagement in class.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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