Gardner-Dickinson School vs Ps 16
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gardner-Dickinson School
Troy · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
306 students
Ps 16
Troy · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
249 students
| Measure | Gardner-Dickinson School Troy, New York | Ps 16 Troy, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #902 of 2,536 | #1408 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #15375 of 50,301 | #25327 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 306 | 249 |
| Enrollment | 306 | 249 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.6% | 64.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 10.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 47% |
| city | Troy | Troy |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gardner-Dickinson School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.1 vs 49.8).
- •Gardner-Dickinson School does better on math proficiency (55% vs 47%).
- •Gardner-Dickinson School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •Gardner-Dickinson School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.6% vs 64.7%).
- •Ps 16 does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 13.9).
- •Gardner-Dickinson School is the larger school with 306 students compared with 249.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Gardner-Dickinson School better than Ps 16?
On the Success Index (US), Gardner-Dickinson School ranks higher (64.1 vs 49.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Gardner-Dickinson School and Ps 16?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Troy and Troy in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gardner-Dickinson School: 306. Ps 16: 249. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gardner-Dickinson School and Ps 16 rank in New York?
Gardner-Dickinson School is 902nd of 2,536 and Ps 16 is 1408th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).