School 16 vs William Boyce Thompson School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
School 16
Yonkers · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
582 students
William Boyce Thompson School
Yonkers · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
338 students
| Measure | School 16 Yonkers, New York | William Boyce Thompson School Yonkers, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2173 of 2,536 | #2382 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #40806 of 50,301 | #44321 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 582 | 338 |
| Enrollment | 582 | 338 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.9% | 83.4% |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 28% |
| city | Yonkers | Yonkers |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •School 16 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.4 vs 20.9).
- •School 16 does better on math proficiency (30% vs 28%).
- •School 16 does better on reading proficiency (33% vs 28%).
- •School 16 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.9% vs 83.4%).
- •William Boyce Thompson School does better on students per teacher (16.9 vs 18.2).
- •School 16 is the larger school with 582 students compared with 338.
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 School 16 better than William Boyce Thompson School?
On the Success Index (US), School 16 ranks higher (26.4 vs 20.9 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 School 16 and William Boyce Thompson School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Yonkers and Yonkers in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
School 16: 582. William Boyce Thompson School: 338. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do School 16 and William Boyce Thompson School rank in New York?
School 16 is 2173rd of 2,536 and William Boyce Thompson School is 2382nd of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).