P.S. 116 Elizabeth L Farrell is an elementary school serving grades K-5, along with 3-K and Pre-K programs, located in the Bushwick area of Brooklyn. The school serves a student population with a very high percentage of English Language Learners and economically disadvantaged students. While the school maintains a strong safety and school climate rating and fosters good relationships with families, academic proficiency in both ELA and Math is a significant concern, falling well below citywide averages. For example, ELA proficiency is 22%, which is well below the citywide 25th percentile of 41.2%, and math proficiency is 34%, below the citywide 25th percentile of 39%. The school is actively engaged in district-supported improvement programs, with a focus on enhancing literacy and numeracy for its multilingual learners. Parents express overwhelmingly positive sentiment regarding their experiences, with high satisfaction reported in recent surveys. The school offers a Spanish Dual Language program, reflecting its diverse community. Class sizes are relatively small, and the school has an excellent suspension rate of 0%.
What this school has to spend, and what it spends it on. Spending is not a measure of quality. Schools serving more students with higher needs receive more money.
Kindergarten Spanish Dual Language (32K116)Balancedhigh confidence
Proficiency rates are from the Grade 3–8 NYS state test (school-level).
Attendance rate
98%
Avg class size (general ed)
20.89
Avg class size (ICT)
24.6
Average class size by classroom setting: general education vs. ICT (Integrated Co-Teaching, where general- and special-education students learn together with two teachers). NYC DOE Class Size Report, 2021–22.
90%
100% response rate
Teacher survey · overall positive
84%100% response rate
Survey topics
Safety92%city 89%
My students are safe…outside around this school.93%
My students are safe…traveling between home and this school.88%
My students are safe…in the hallways, bathrooms, locker rooms, and cafeteria of this school.100%
My students are safe…in my class(es).97%
Conflicts are resolved fairly in my school.83%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (92%) is their average, vs 89% citywide.
Bullying prevention55%city 42%
At this school students harass, bully, or intimidate other students.55%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (55%) is their average, vs 42% citywide.
Emotional support85%city 84%
How many adults at this school…help students develop the skills they need to complete challenging coursework despite obstacles?.90%
How many adults at this school…tell their students they believe they can achieve high academic standards?.97%
How many adults at this school…teach students how to advocate for themselves?.87%
How many adults at this school…recognize disruptive behavior as social-emotional learning opportunities?.66%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (85%) is their average, vs 84% citywide.
Academic expectations87%city 87%
In this school, the staff believes that all students can learn, including English language learners (ELLs), Emergent Multilingual Learners (EMLLs), and students with disabilities.94%
How many students in your classes…have to work hard to do well?.80%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (87%) is their average, vs 87% citywide.
College & career guidance100%city 90%
It’s a priority at this school that adults…provide students with guidance on the high school application process.100%
It’s a priority at this school that adults…provide families with guidance on the high school application process.100%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (100%) is their average, vs 90% citywide.
Family outreach97%city 94%
At this school…teachers understand families' challenges and concerns.97%
At this school…teachers work closely with families to meet students' needs.97%
At this school…staff regularly communicate with families about how they can help students learn.100%
At this school…school staff value families' race, ethnicity, culture, family structure, and background.97%
School staff regularly communicate with me about how I can help my child learn.95%
Teachers work closely with me to meet my child's needs.95%
My child's school communicates with me in a language that I can understand.99%
I am greeted warmly when I contact or visit the school.98%
My child's school will make me aware if there are any concerns about my child’s social or emotional well-being.
Parent–teacher trust97%city 95%
I feel respected by my child's teachers.98%
Staff at this school work hard to build trusting relationships with parents/guardians like me.97%
My child's teachers treat me as a partner in educating my child.96%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (97%) is their average, vs 95% citywide.
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Rigorous Instruction
Strong Core Instruction87%city 92%
In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to include multiple opportunities for…reading and writing experiences grounded in evidence from text, both literary and informational. [ELA].94%
In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to include multiple opportunities for…students to interact with complex grade-level text and tasks. [ELA].94%
In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to include multiple opportunities for…students to engage with texts and tasks reflective of their diverse racial, cultural, and linguistic perspective. [ELA].100%
In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to include multiple opportunities for…students to engage in meaningful discussion that critically examines topics that connect to the daily lives of students. [ELA].88%
Overall positive % is averaged across every Pos/Neg survey question per respondent group (school year 2023-2024). Survey topics are the DOE’s framework measures (each the average favorable response across its questions; expand a topic to see them and the citywide average); the dimension scores themselves are no longer in the public data file.[3]
Teacher experience and certification from the NYSED School Report Card (2024–25); students per teacher = enrollment ÷ reported teachers. Fewer than 4 years counts as inexperienced.
Female / male shares as published by the DOE; other gender identities aren’t reported in the source data.
Enrollment
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Last year’s published figures. Schools make more offers than seats because not everyone enrolls, so offers can exceed seats. Counts under 10 are suppressed (shown as “<10”).
How to read Applications / seat and where the outlook buckets come from is explained in our methodology.
31st percentile citywide
School-managed budget
$6.6MPositions: 49
37th percentile citywide
Total spend per student
$37,853
70th percentile citywide · city median $33,606
Staffing costs
Principal’s salary
Not published
Principal and assistant principals
$477KPositions: 3
45th percentile citywide
Teaching staff
$3.3MPositions: 25
33rd percentile citywide
Where the school-managed budget goes
These five categories add up to the school-managed budget. They do not include the centrally-paid costs in total spend.
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (97%) is their average, vs 94% citywide.
In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to include multiple opportunities for…focusing deeply on the concepts emphasized in the standards to help students build strong foundations for learning. [ELA].
94%
In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to include multiple opportunities for…students to interact with complex grade-level text and tasks. [Math].83%
In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to include multiple opportunities for…students to engage with texts and tasks reflective of their diverse racial, cultural, and linguistic perspective. [Math].67%
In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to include multiple opportunities for…students to engage in meaningful discussion that critically examines topics that connect to the daily lives of students. [Math].75%
In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to include multiple opportunities for…focusing deeply on the concepts emphasized in the standards to help students build strong foundations for learning. [Math].92%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (87%) is their average, vs 92% citywide.
Quality of Student Discussion64%city 67%
How many students in your classes…build on each other’s ideas during class discussions?.67%
How many students in your classes…use data or text references to support their ideas?.52%
How many students in your classes…show that they respect each other’s ideas?.76%
How many students in your classes…provide constructive feedback to their peers/teachers?.62%
How many students in your classes…participate in class discussions at some point?.64%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (64%) is their average, vs 67% citywide.
Collaborative Teachers
Cultural Awareness and Inclusive Classroom Instruction93%city 92%
I am able to...receive support around how to incorporate students' cultural and linguistic backgrounds in my practice.90%
I am able to...modify instructional activities and materials to meet the developmental needs and learning interests of all my students.100%
I am able to...ensure instruction represents multiple perspectives, cultures, and backgrounds.97%
I am able to…ensure instruction represents multiple genders, gender identities and expressions and sexual orientations.78%
I am able to…ensure instruction represents multiple races and ethnicities.97%
I am able to...design appropriate instruction that is matched to students' need (e.g. English language learners (ELLs) or Emergent Multilingual Learners (EMLLs) proficiency and students with disabilities).97%
I am able to...apply my knowledge of parents' various cultural backgrounds when collaborating with them regarding their child's educational progress.100%
I am able to...develop appropriate Individualized Education Programs for my students with disabilities.100%
I am able to...monitor progress on Individualized Education Program goals for my students with disabilities.100%
I am able to...distinguish linguistic/cultural differences from learning difficulties.97%
I have conversations about race and racism at my school that help me examine my own beliefs around identity.70%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (93%) is their average, vs 92% citywide.
Peer Collaboration92%city 87%
At this school…the principal/school leader, teachers, and staff collaborate to make this school run effectively.100%
At this school…teachers design instructional programs (e.g. lessons, units) together.97%
At this school…teachers make a conscious effort to coordinate their teaching with instruction at other grade levels.78%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (92%) is their average, vs 87% citywide.
Quality of Professional Development85%city 82%
Overall, my professional development experiences this year have...included enough time to think carefully about, try, and evaluate new ideas.79%
Overall, my professional development experiences this year have...Included opportunities to engage in inquiry-based, professional collaboration with peers and/or mentors from other schools.91%
Overall, my professional development experiences this year have...directly related to my students’ needs.85%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (85%) is their average, vs 82% citywide.
School Commitment83%city 83%
I usually look forward to each working day at this school.88%
I would recommend this school to parents/guardians seeking a place for their child.82%
I would recommend this school to other teachers as a place to work.79%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (83%) is their average, vs 83% citywide.
Innovation and Collective Responsibility80%city 79%
How many teachers at this school…help build a welcoming school environment in the entire school, not just their classroom?.79%
How many teachers at this school…are actively trying to improve their teaching?.85%
How many teachers at this school…take responsibility for improving the school?.73%
How many teachers at this school…are eager to try new ideas?.76%
How many teachers at this school…feel responsible that all students learn?.88%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (80%) is their average, vs 79% citywide.
Supportive Environment
Classroom Behavior53%city 66%
How many students in your classes…listen carefully when the teacher gives directions?.55%
How many students in your classes…follow the rules in class?.67%
How many students in your classes…respond to challenging questions in class?.33%
How many students in your classes…do their work when they are supposed to?.57%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (53%) is their average, vs 66% citywide.
Effective School Leadership
Inclusive Leadership95%city 95%
The principal/school leader at this school…puts decisions made with families into action.95%
The principal/school leader at this school…works to create a sense of community in the school.96%
The principal/school leader at this school…ensures families are comfortable communicating with the school.95%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (95%) is their average, vs 95% citywide.
Instructional Leadership89%city 86%
The principal/school leader at this school...makes clear to the staff their expectations for meeting instructional goals.88%
The principal/school leader at this school...understands how children learn.85%
The principal/school leader at this school...sets high standards for student learning.97%
The principal/school leader at this school...participates in instructional planning with teams of teachers.88%
The principal/assistant principal(s) at this school…supports teachers in implementing what they have learned in professional development.97%
The principal/assistant principal(s) at this school…carefully tracks student academic progress.97%
The principal/assistant principal(s) at this school…knows what’s going on in my classes.91%
The principal/assistant principal(s) at this school…provides teachers with formative feedback to improve practice.97%
How many adults at this school…have access to school-based supports to assist in behavioral/emotional escalations?.62%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (89%) is their average, vs 86% citywide.
Program Coherence88%city 83%
At this school…once we start a new program, we follow up to make sure that it’s working.88%
At this school…it is clear how all of the programs offered are connected to our school’s instructional vision.91%
At this school…curriculum, instruction, and learning materials are well coordinated across the different grade levels at this school.85%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (88%) is their average, vs 83% citywide.
Teacher Influence48%city 66%
At this school…the principal/school leader encourages feedback through regular meetings with families and teacher leaders.79%
How much influence do teachers have over school policy in...hiring new professional personnel?.21%
How much influence do teachers have over school policy in...planning how discretionary school funds should be used?.30%
How much influence do teachers have over school policy in...selecting instructional materials and/or curriculum used in classrooms?.45%
How much influence do teachers have over school policy in...setting standards for student behavior?.67%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (48%) is their average, vs 66% citywide.
Strong Family-Community Ties
Building Families' Capacity as their Child's Primary Teacher98%city 96%
My child’s teachers give me helpful ideas about how I can support my child’s learning and development. [Birth-5].96%
My child’s teachers let me know that I can make a difference in my child’s learning. [Birth-5].100%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (98%) is their average, vs 96% citywide.
Strong Relationships92%city 90%
At this school, my child receives what they need to achieve their Individualized Education Plan (IEP) goal(s). [Families of students with IEPs].92%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (92%) is their average, vs 90% citywide.
Parent Involvement in School75%city 71%
Since the beginning of the school year, how often have you…communicated with your child's teachers about your child's performance?.94%
Since the beginning of the school year, how often have you…seen your child’s projects, artwork, homework, tests, or quizzes?.91%
My child’s teachers let me know that I can make a difference in my child’s learning. [Birth-5].100%
I know how to contact the Parent Coordinator at my child’s school.14%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (75%) is their average, vs 71% citywide.
Trust
Parent-Principal Trust95%city 94%
I feel respected by my child's principal/school leader.95%
I trust the principal/school leader at their word (to do what they say that they will do).95%
The principal/school leader is an effective manager who makes the school run smoothly.96%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (95%) is their average, vs 94% citywide.
Teacher-Teacher Trust81%city 86%
Teachers in this school trust each other.78%
It's OK in this school to discuss feelings, worries, and frustrations with other teachers.75%
I feel respected by other teachers at this school.91%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (81%) is their average, vs 86% citywide.
Teacher-Principal Trust80%city 84%
I feel respected by the principal/school leader at this school.84%
The principal/school leader at this school is an effective manager who makes the school run smoothly.81%
The principal/school leader has confidence in the expertise of the teachers at this school.78%
I trust the principal/school leader at their word (to do what they say that they will do).73%
The principal/school leader looks out for the personal welfare of the staff members.72%
The principal/school leader places the needs of children ahead of personal interests.76%
The principal and assistant principals function as a cohesive unit.94%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (80%) is their average, vs 84% citywide.
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Economic Need Index
90%
Free / reduced lunch
91%
English learners
56%
Students with IEPs
18%
$158K
$158K
3-K / WHOLE CLASS1$158K$158K
ESL / PUSH IN/PULL OUT1$158K$158K
Pre K / WHOLE CLASS1$158K$158K
1 / ICT - Special Ed Teacher1$156K$156K
K / REDUCED CLASS SIZE1$155K$155K
K / WHOLE CLASS1$149K$149K
2 / ICT - Special Ed Teacher1$140K$140K
SCIENCE - GENERAL SCIENCE / ICT - General Ed Teacher1$125K$125K
MUSIC / WHOLE CLASS1$119K$119K
PHYSICAL EDUCATION / REDUCED CLASS SIZE1$119K$119K