Is P.S. 116 Elizabeth L Farrell a good school?

P.S. 116 Elizabeth L Farrell has an overall score of 69/100 based on academic performance (40%), school climate (30%), and student progress (30%). Students achieve 23% proficiency in ELA and 33% in Math on NYC state assessments.

What grades does P.S. 116 Elizabeth L Farrell serve?

P.S. 116 Elizabeth L Farrell serves students in grades K-5 with approximately 340 students enrolled.

How do you apply to P.S. 116 Elizabeth L Farrell?

P.S. 116 Elizabeth L Farrell accepts applications through MySchools.nyc during the NYC enrollment window. Most NYC elementary schools are zoned, meaning families in the attendance zone are guaranteed a seat.

What special programs does P.S. 116 Elizabeth L Farrell offer?

P.S. 116 Elizabeth L Farrell offers a Dual Language program, 3-K and Pre-K seats.

Where is P.S. 116 Elizabeth L Farrell located?

P.S. 116 Elizabeth L Farrell is located at 515 KNICKERBOCKER AVENUE, New York, NY in District 32.

P.S. 116 Elizabeth L Farrell

P.S. 116 Elizabeth L Farrell rated 69/100 in Brooklyn, District 32. ELA proficiency: 23%. Math proficiency: 33%. 340 students enrolled in grades K-5. View ratings, test scores, parent reviews, and commute times.

Key statistics

DBN: 32K116
District: 32
Borough: Brooklyn
Grade band: K-5
Enrollment: 340
Overall score: 69/100
ELA proficiency: 23%
Math proficiency: 33%
Address: 515 KNICKERBOCKER AVENUE, New York, NY

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What the school community says

2026 NYC School Survey · Separate from academic ratings and neighborhood safety

K–12 survey · 2026

Family experience

P.S. 116 Elizabeth L Farrell

Feedback reflects respondents, not necessarily all families or staff. Consider participation alongside results.

Responses269

Response rate98%

Published topics12 / 12

A starting point for your school visit

Building Families' Capacity as their Child's Primary Advocate is among the highest published topics (100/100). Strong Relationships sits lower (93/100). These topics ask different questions: use the pattern to guide a conversation, not to infer a cause or an overall school grade.

Published topic scores (0–100), not an overall school rating. Colors describe score bands, not official quality grades.

Family Satisfaction with Child's Education: 96 / 100
Outreach to Parents: 97 / 100
Parent-Teacher Trust: 98 / 100

All 12 topics and source details

P.S. 116 Elizabeth L Farrell · 2026
Topic	Score	Score band
Building Families' Capacity as their Child's Primary Advocate	100	90–100 · Higher end
Building Families' Capacity as their Child's Primary Teacher	99	90–100 · Higher end
Conflict Resolution	96	90–100 · Higher end
Family Satisfaction with Child's Education	96	90–100 · Higher end
IEP Service Satisfaction	100	90–100 · Higher end
Inclusive Leadership	98	90–100 · Higher end
Outreach to Parents	97	90–100 · Higher end
Parent Involvement in School	96	90–100 · Higher end
Parent-Principal Trust	98	90–100 · Higher end
Parent-Teacher Trust	98	90–100 · Higher end
School Facilities and Services	93	90–100 · Higher end
Strong Relationships	93	90–100 · Higher end

Official data workbook ↗ · Source ID: 32K116

Imported: 2026-09-15 · SHA-256: a53cfece9c20be0123c592679e8a5b3985b4e5ec10f03575d1911bf528b37885

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K–12 survey · 2026

Teaching & leadership

P.S. 116 Elizabeth L Farrell

Feedback reflects respondents, not necessarily all families or staff. Consider participation alongside results.

Responses29

Response rate88%

Published topics22 / 27

A starting point for your school visit

Conflict Resolution is among the highest published topics (100/100). Classroom Behavior sits lower (57/100). These topics ask different questions: use the pattern to guide a conversation, not to infer a cause or an overall school grade.

Published topic scores (0–100), not an overall school rating. Colors describe score bands, not official quality grades.

Instructional Leadership: 99 / 100
Peer Collaboration: 90 / 100
Academic Press: 94 / 100

All 27 topics and source details

P.S. 116 Elizabeth L Farrell · 2026
Topic	Score	Score band
Academic Press	94	90–100 · Higher end
Building Families' Capacity as their Child's Primary Advocate	Not reported	Not reported
Building Families' Capacity as their Child's Primary Teacher	Not reported	Not reported
Classroom Behavior	57	0–69 · Lower end
Conflict Resolution	100	90–100 · Higher end
Cultural Awareness and Inclusive Classroom Instruction	94	90–100 · Higher end
Early Childhood Instruction	Not reported	Not reported
Guidance	100	90–100 · Higher end
Inclusive Learning Environment	99	90–100 · Higher end
Innovation and Collective Responsibility	85	70–89 · Middle band
Instructional Leadership	99	90–100 · Higher end
Outreach to Parents	99	90–100 · Higher end
Peer Collaboration	90	90–100 · Higher end
Preventing Bullying	62	0–69 · Lower end
Program Coherence	92	90–100 · Higher end
Quality of Professional Development	87	70–89 · Middle band
Quality of Student Discussion	61	0–69 · Lower end
Safety	96	90–100 · Higher end
School Commitment	91	90–100 · Higher end
School Facilities and Services	84	70–89 · Middle band
Social-Emotional	78	70–89 · Middle band
Strong Core Instruction	88	70–89 · Middle band
Strong Relationships	Not reported	Not reported
Teacher Influence	58	0–69 · Lower end
Teacher-Principal Trust	95	90–100 · Higher end
Teacher-Teacher Trust	87	70–89 · Middle band
Two-Way Communication	Not reported	Not reported

Official data workbook ↗ · Source ID: 32K116

Imported: 2026-09-15 · SHA-256: 205cdbbcff8c323f2b07345fea70a4740b58a10d1a0fc2f390b42eea35808a29

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